If the Dead Come Home: Iraq’s Mass Graves

Identifying remains from mass graves in Iraq has been a daunting task for families whose loved ones disappeared during decades of conflict under Saddam Hussein, uncovering decades of trauma. Forensic experts are working tirelessly to piece together this harrowing story, while survivors grapple with the emotional toll of losing their connections to the sectarian violence and ISIS atrocities that followed. The process of identification not only provides solace but also sheds light on Iraq’s ongoing efforts to confront its traumatic past.