The ancient Christian history of the Middle East has become agonizingly relevant. Cities central in that history appear in headlines in the context of fanaticism and mass destruction. The State ...

“Yes. I will always prioritise the security of the people of Nineveh.” Middle East Eye delivers independent and unrivalled coverage and analysis of the Middle East, North Africa and beyon ...

The fast, held every year in the run-up to Lent, is known by Syriac Christians--ancient communities concentrated in the Middle East--as the Baotha d'Ninwaye ... The "Petition of the Ninevites" The ...

The Mashqi Gate, also known as the Gate of God, was one of a number of grand gates which guarded the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh. Referenced in the Bible, Nineveh dates to the 7th century BC ...

The Iraqi army on Monday established full control over the Nineveh Plain area near the Daesh-held city of Mosul, according to an Iraqi army commander. General Abdul-Amir Yarallah said in a ...

“Through the intercession of St. Isaac of Nineveh, united to that of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Christ, Our God and Savior, may the Christians of the Middle East always bear witness to ...

The area known as the Nineveh Plain, north-east of the province, is inhabited mostly by these minority groups. Since the US-led invasion of 2003, Nineveh has been racked by two parallel conflicts ...

The area known as the Nineveh Plain, north-east of the province, is inhabited mostly by these minority groups. Since the US-led invasion of 2003, Nineveh has been racked by two parallel conflicts ...