VOICED : Book culture returns to Iraq's post jihadist Mosul

The video discusses the cultural and historical significance of Mosul, Iraq's second city, known for its streetside literary traditions. It highlights the destruction caused by the Islamic State group and the subsequent efforts by activists to revive the city's cultural scene. The video emphasizes the role of youth and intellectuals in rebuilding Mosul's cultural identity, despite challenges such as unemployment and sluggish reconstruction. It showcases the commitment of Mosul's thinkers to a cultural renaissance, aiming to present a new image of the city beyond the destruction and conflict it has endured.

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