Iraqi City Opens First Bar Post-ISIS Rule

by Jeff DonlanCan something as simple as a bar help heal Iraqis recovering from a violent past?A bar has reopened its doors in Qaraqosh after closing three years ago.It’s the first watering hole to start pouring again since ISIS militants were pushed out about 9 months ago.Qaraqosh was Iraq’s largest Christian settlement before the Islamic State took over, and the militants ordered Christians to pay a tax, convert to Islam, or die.They are now returning home with the freedom to celebrate their religion and the right to have a drink.The bar is also bonding the community and attracting Muslim customers.We’ll drink to that!
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