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Violence escalates for Christians in Iraq


March 6th, 2008

John Eibner, who heads a worldwide Christian human rights group, says although the U.S.-led military surge is reducing violence overall in Iraq, the situation for Christians is still tense and dangerous.

A Catholic archbishop was recently kidnapped in eastern Mosul, and his two bodyguards — who were both Christian — were shot and killed. This is the latest in a long line of violent acts targeting Christians throughout Iraq. Since the fall of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, more than 400,000 Christians have been forced to flee the country.

Dr. John Eibner, CEO of Christian Solidarity International, encourages believers in the U.S. to call on the government to ensure that Christians in Iraq are protected. “We have a special responsibility because we are in a position to make a difference,” says Eibner. “It’s now or never, and we have to pull out all stops if we’re going to fulfill our obligations as members of the body of Christ, to help the other parts of the body that are suffering.”

Christians are not simply caught in the middle of the crossfire, notes Eibner, but are actually targeted for death, and are also discriminated against on a regular basis. He says some Christians even receive letters that demand they convert to Islam or face death.

Eibner believes as long as U.S.-led forces are still in the country, it is the responsibility of the United States to ensure that Christians and other religious minorities are safe.

 

 

 

 

 


 


 



 

 




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Addar = March

Violence escalates for Christians in Iraq March 6, 08

Why No U.S. Outcry Over the Kidnapping of Archbishop Rahho? March 6, 08

Iraqi Christians Cling to Last, Waning Refuges March 5, 08

Iraq PM Orders Action Over Kidnapped Archbishop
March 4, 08

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March 3, 08

IRAQ: KIDNAPPERS DEMAND HUGE RANSOM FOR BISHOP March 3, 08

Muslim Leaders Also Call for the Release of the Bishop of Mosul March 3, 08

Concerns Grow for Safety of Kidnapped Archbishop in Iraq March 2, 08

Iraqi Police Search for Abducted Christian Archbishop
March 2, 08

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UN Calls for Iraqi Action After Archbishop Seized
March 1, 08

Eshvath = February

Iran's Exodus of Minorities Worries Leaders Of Fading Faiths Feb 29, 2008

Iraqi Christians: Flight to Freedom Feb 29, 2008

Fifth Anniversary Global Candlelight Vigil of the Looting of Iraq Museum. Feb 29, 2008

Ashur t. v. Interview with Mr. Sargon Lazar, of Foreign the Assyrian Democratic Movement Feb 29, 2008

Gunmen kidnap Iraqi Chaldean Catholic archbishop
Feb 29, 2008

Explosion in front of a liquor store in Baghdeda within Nineveh plain Feb 26, 2008

Assyrian Women Union in Erbil helped the "Diasplaced
Feb 26, 2008

Christian Council formation in Kirkuk Feb 26, 2008

Endangered Gaza Christians Mull Flight Amid Deaths, Firebombs Feb 26, 2008

Companions in suffering, An Interview with Thea Halo
Feb 25, 2008

Bishop of Arbil decries the Turkish attack on Christian Assyrian villages Feb 24, 2008

Web Site Targets Assyrian and Other Minorities in Turkey
Feb 24, 2008

Turkey Bombs Assyrian Village in Northern Iraq
Feb 24, 2008

Kirkuk: Christians together to make their voice heard
Feb 22, 2008

Kurdish Authorities Arrest Assyrian Deacon in North Iraq
Feb 22, 2008

Turkish Troops Enter North Iraq Feb 22, 2008

A Christian wedding in the Assyrian town Feb 21, 2008

Scholar Warns of the Danger of Dwindling Assyrians, Christians in the Middle East Feb 19, 2008

Scholar Warns of the Danger of Dwindling Assyrians, Christians in the Middle East Feb 19, 2008

The village in Gilgamesh- film is being plundered
Feb 17, 2008

CAPNI's humanitarian assistance for displaced Christians in northern Iraq Feb 17, 2008

UN Hints At Iraq Refugee Returns Feb 17, 2008

Petition From the Russian Assyrians to Iraq FM
Feb 15, 2008

State Dept. Press Briefing, Part IV, so what happened to the Christians? Feb 15, 2008

UN Seeks Help for 'Desperate' Iraqi Refugees Feb 14, 2008

You Tube Assyrian Videos up dated Feb 12, 2008

Egypt recognizes Christian converts Feb 12, o8

Archbishop: Iraqi Christians Not Losing Hope Feb 12, o8

Mercy Corps Launches Work in Syria to Assist Iraqi Refugees Feb 12, o8

Compensation for the Confiscated Assyrian Land in Ankawa not Enough Feb 11, o8

The Forced Assimilation Policy of Turkey Continues
Feb 11, o8

Churches in Iraq Becoming Targets for Attacks Feb 8, o8

Kirkuk Referendum and Hermaphrodites Feb 7, o8

For Christians Returning From Syria to Iraq is Fraught with Danger Feb 3, o8

New Star - Prince of Assyria Feb 3, o8

New Defense Authorization Act, will Help More Iraqi Refugees Feb 3, o8

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Kanoon II - January

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The Mar Bawai Diocese joins the Chaldean Church
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10 Iraq Churches Bombed in 2 Weeks Jan. 23, 2008

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Jan. 23, 2008

Situation of Iraqi Assyrian1 Christians Discussed in Nürnberg Jan. 22, 2008

Iraqis adjust to life in N.H. Jan. 22, 2008

The Hatred against Christians has Escalated in Turkey
Jan. 22, 2008

You Tube Assyrian Videos Jan. 21, 2008

Paul Batou: My Art, My People. Jan. 18, 2008

SOCIETY FOR THREATENED PEOPLES Open letter
Jan. 18, 2008

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Jan. 18, 2008

Caritas initiative for Iraqi girls: classes to shelter them from exploitation Jan. 18, 2008

Ransacked Baghdad museum details renovation progress
Jan. 16, 2008

Armenians of Moscow to organize picket at Turkish Embassy January 19 Jan. 16, 2008

Iran Plans on Destroying Tomb of King Cyrus Jan. 16, 2008

Iraqi Political Factions Jointly Pressure Kurds Jan. 14, 2008

Imam of Kirkuk: attacks against Christians are “against Islam” Jan. 14, 2008

Assyrian Aid Society of Iraq distributes humanitarian aid
Jan. 12, 2008

Iraqi Priest Abducted and Tortured in Iraq Because he Was Christian Jan. 11, 2008

Religious cleansing’ in Iraq Jan. 9, 2008

Two More Churches Bombed in Iraq January 9th Jan. 9, 2008

Iraqi Assyrians cling to roots even far from home Jan. 4, 2008

Canoon I = December

Iraqi Army delivers Christmas Season Tidings to Assyrian Students Dec. 17, 07

international Genocide Scholars Association Officially recognizes Assyrian, Greek Genocide Dec. 15, 07

Armenia should be the first country to recognise the Assyrian Genocide! Dec. 14, 07

Arrested in Kirkuk a gang specialised in kidnapping Christian doctors Dec. 14, 07

Charities hope to help Iraqi Christians Dec. 14, 07

Assyrian Professor Dies From Stab Wound Dec. 13, 07

Iraqi Christian woman and brother found dead in city with rise in religious vigilante killings Dec. 11, 07

Iraqi Assyrians: Barometer of Pluralism Dec. 11, 07

Assyrians in Syria Ask for Historical and Political Recognition
Dec. 10, 07

Baghdad Christians Celebrate Sunday Mass Dec. 10, 07

Vigilantes kill 40 women in Iraq's south Dec. 8, 07

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Sabri Attman's lecture tour in US Dec. 8, 07

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Dec. 7, 07

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For Iraqi refugees in Lebanon either prison or repatriation
Dec. 5, 07

(CBS) 60 Minute's Report : Vicar: Dire Times For Iraq's Christians
Dec. 3, 07

 

 

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