VOICED : Freed from IS but Iraq's Qaraqosh is now a ghost town

The video discusses the impact of ISIS on the town of Karakash, which was seized in 2014, leading to the destruction of churches and infrastructure. Although recaptured, the town remains quiet, with many residents displaced and longing to return. Challenges such as lack of basic services and damaged homes hinder their return. Some community members are working to rebuild and reaffirm their presence, but the town's future remains uncertain due to ongoing devastation and lack of resources.

What event led to the destruction of churches and icons in Karakash?

• An economic collapse

• Seizure by the Islamic State group

• A natural disaster

• A military coup

What is the main reason former residents of Karakash are unable to return home?

• Lack of transportation

• Absence of basic services and damaged homes

• Strict government policies

• Ongoing military conflict

Where have many of the displaced residents of Karakash settled temporarily?

• In neighboring countries

• In underground shelters

• In camps and towns across northern Iraq

• In the capital city

What symbolic act are young volunteers performing in the Nineveh plain?

• Building a new church

• Planting trees

• Organizing a peace march

• Creating a large cross

What is a major obstacle to rebuilding Karakash?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Environmental hazards

• Insufficient funds and infrastructure

• Political instability