In an intimate and character-driven documentary, VICE News charts the history of the post-Saddam era through the eyes of a carefully-curated group of early twenty-somethings who grew up in the wake of the regime’s toppling and have been eyewitnesses to what ensued. Spread across the country, these Iraqis reflect the country’s diverse and divided land, whilst also taking the viewers to the heart of the realities of war and life post 2003. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. - https://vice.com/contribute Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicenews?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo Follow VICE World News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@viceworldnews?lang=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viceworldnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/VICEWorldNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viceworldnews/ #VICENews #News

Fourteen-year-old Nidal is one of the 4.8 million Syrians who have been displaced by war. Born female, Nidal has identified as a boy since he was nine years old which coincided with their escape from Syria. As his body starts to mature, he is forced to navigate the complexity of his circumstances in the confines of a refugee camp and a culture that cannot comprehend gender fluidity.

In Iraq, ISIS has morphed from a caliphate into an underground criminal network. VICE News correspondent Ben C. Solomon embeds with Iraqi security forces as they hunt down what is left of the Islamic State. As the country faces spikes of COVID-19, economic downturn and old problems of sectarian isolation, the future of the once massive terrorist organization is unclear. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo #VICENews #News

Ayat is trying to overcome loss; she loss her sight after being injured by a U.S Military bomb when she was 7 years old. This is her story. This story is part of a Refinery29 series that explores the women behind the headlines of the Syrian refugee crisis. Read the full multimedia feature, Behind the Headlines: Daughters of Paradise at refinery29.com/syrian-refugees

Lebanon could rake in $1 billion a year from the illegal trade. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo #VICENews #News

In the streets of Baltimore, Maryland, Lakeyria Doughty has made a name for herself as the Wheelie Queen. To do what she loves, however, the Queen has to put her own safety on the line, skirting the law and avoiding danger.

A documentary series that explores the women behind the headlines of the Syrian refugee crisis. You can watch the full series here: https://vimeo.com/album/3661426

Over 7,000 people have joined the refugee caravan headed for America’s southern border. But President Donald Trump has said, point-blank, "This country doesn’t want them.” Should these refugees be allowed into the U.S.? Mic's Tarek Turkey embedded with the people marching toward an uncertain future.

While walking down the streets of New York City, transgender women are often hyper-aware of how they are being perceived by others. We documented the lived experiences of four trans people navigating public spaces.

Each year, cowgirls and cowboys travel across the country to compete in a tradition that has been passed down through generations — but an African American woman has yet to qualify for the National Rodeo Finals. These women are about to change that.

In Iraq, climate change has transformed the once mythical mesopotamian marshes into deserts. It's not only temperatures that exceed 125°F and record low rainfall, but dams built by Turkey, Iran, and Syria on the Tigris and Euphrates river have stopped the flow of water before it can pass the border. Thousands have already been displaced in a drought that threatens the entire country. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. - https://vice.com/contribute Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vicenews?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideo Follow VICE World News here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@viceworldnews?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viceworldnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/VICEWorldNews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viceworldnews/ #VICENews #News