MOSUL, Beth Nahrin — In a decision reflecting Iraq’s growing commitment to cultural preservation and linguistic diversity, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has officially approved the establishment of a Syriac Language Department at the University of Mosul. The announcement, issued on July 26, 2025, affirms the inclusion of Syriac—the language spoken by Chaldeans-Syriacs-Assyrians—into the university’s academic offerings starting this academic year.Related news here.[...]
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