Nineveh: Nineveh Governor Abdul Qadir al-Dakhil and Bishop Mar Timotheos Moussa al-Shamani announced the imminent implementation of a local plan to return displaced Christian families to Mosul and its surrounding areas, following the completion of reconstruction projects and the restoration of essential services.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Dakhil stated that the plan includes rehabilitating damaged neighborhoods and providing a safe environment to ensure a stable return, noting that the reconstruction of dozens of churches has been completed and work continues on others that will be opened in early 2026.

Bishop al-Shamani praised the local government’s efforts in supporting the Christian community and restoring life to the Nineveh Plain. He emphasized that cooperation between religious leaders and local authorities strengthens the prospects for stability and diversity in the province.