Rashid Sofi

Stories

"Hardships and perseverance": A glimpse into the lives of people of short stature in Iraq 

People of short stature in Iraq face many hardships—from restaurants to government offices and even within their homes. Here is a glimpse into their invisible struggles.

Reports

The mountain is no longer a friend to the Kurds. How do northern villages survive under Turkish army bombardment? 

The mountains, forests, and water springs have turned into war zones. Once, they were a tourist attraction and a hub for popular festivals celebrating nature. The songs of farmers and shepherds have fallen silent, replaced by the sounds of warplanes, artillery, and gunfire. This is the story of Iraqi Kurdish villages under Turkish bombardment.

Reports

Harhamoush Marmamoush: Confused souls searching in the midst of talismans and secret codes 

Dawood entered a man's kitchen in Zakho hoping for a cure. He came out covered in burns. His suffering did not end there. This is a tale of sorcery, talismans, sorcerers, and those searching for miracles to fulfil their needs.

Reports

Yazidis of Sinjar cultivate their lands but with no prospect of harvest 

Khairu Eidou Elias keenly follows the mechanical reaper as it reaps the barley, despite knowing that the harvest will be meagre. He and Issa Bari attempt to revive lands destroyed by drought and war. The story of the transformation of Sinjar’s agriculture.