Before 2006, Zahroun was a wealthy goldsmith living in Basra, Iraq. He is Mandaean, part of a 2,000-year-old religious group who follow the teachings of John the Baptist. They wear white robes ...

Bita Jayzan, a prominent figure in the Mandaean community, sought refuge in Australia in the year 2000. In this interview, she talks about the support she provides to young children and their ...