Consider This from NPR Life After ISIS: A Portrait Of Human Resilience In The Middle East
Dec 8, 2020
International correspondent Jane Arraf, who now serves as Baghdad bureau chief for The New York Times, provides a poignant look at resilience in the Middle East. She shares powerful stories of the Yazidi community's return to their village, filled with emotional reunions and the scars of their past. The podcast further explores the unwavering determination of local populations to rebuild amidst the shadows of ISIS and the inspiring activism of young Iraqis fighting for their future. Through these narratives, Arraf highlights an enduring spirit in the face of tragedy.
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The Mother's Grave
- In Salag, Iraq, workers excavated a mass grave called the Mother's Grave, searching for Yazidi victims of ISIS.
- Saeed Murad hoped to find his mother's remains among the dozens of women killed.
Returning Home
- The Edo family returned to their Iraqi village, Tel Haseb, after years in a displacement camp.
- Despite the joy of returning, many Yazidis remain displaced due to trauma and poverty.
Mosul's Revival
- After ISIS was driven out of Mosul, young volunteers led rebuilding efforts, including a reading festival.
- This demonstrated resilience as ISIS had banned books and music.