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This attack will not stop our people.” Despite the attack, Assyrians continued the celebrations of the holiday, which symbolizes renewal and rebirth in Assyrian culture as well as resilience and ...

fellow marchers wrapped his wounded head in an Assyrian flag - later lifted high once again, stained with blood and waved through the streets. "This attack will not scare our people," Toma added.

The annual parade by Assyrian Christians in the Iraqi city of Dohuk to mark their new year was marred Tuesday when an axe-wielding man attacked the procession and wounded three people, witnesses ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Three people have been injured after a man armed with an axe attacked the annual parade by Assyrian Christians in the Iraqi city of Dohuk to ...