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Christians in Iraq are facing increasing threats as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) rebels invade portions of the country, where Christianity is practiced. One of the biggest Christian towns is Qaraqosh, and the militants are providing residents the opportunity to leave, or demand they convert to avoid certain death. The intent of ISIS is to implement a complete Islamic country, and has murdered many civilians who refused to convert. Tens of thousands of refugees are dismayed to be forced from their homes, as the Iraq government scrambles to protect their resources and keep their military from falling apart.
ISIS is bragging on their Twitter account of capturing 17 cities and even the Mosul dam. Kurdish government officials state that is not the case, and their military still commands over the dam. Witnesses told Reuters, ISIS does indeed have command now over the dam.
In the midst of ongoing violence and insurgency, Pope Francis is once again pleading to leaders around the world to influence an end to the violence. The Vatican released a statement, advising the pope is requesting an “urgent appeal to the international community to take action to end the humanitarian tragedy,” the statement continued asking for global leaders to provide aid, and help refugees. One Bishop who was in the region state much of the Christian villages are empty, as many residents fled during the overnight hours.
Much of the raids started late Wednesday, reported villagers. Many residents could be seen running with their families to escape the region and head towards northern Iraq.
Neighboring regions are limited when it comes to protecting and taking care of refugees, who grab very little but the clothes on their back and leave during the cloak of night. Kurdish forces were fighting against the militants, but officials state the town has fallen to the control of ISIS, and military forces are abandoning their posts, in fear of their lives.
ISIS is reportedly removing crosses from churches and burning bibles in the near empty town of Qaraquosh.
France is calling on the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting, regarding the increasing situation taking place in Iraq.
With tens of thousands of citizens displaced, ISIS shows no signs of slowing down. Pope Francis is pleading to leaders to stop the mayhem and destruction of the militants, before more people are displaced or killed.
In the midst of ongoing violence and insurgency, Pope Francis is once again pleading to leaders around the world to influence an end to the violence. The Vatican released a statement, advising the pope is requesting an “urgent appeal to the international community to take action to end the humanitarian tragedy,” the statement continued asking for global leaders to provide aid, and help refugees. One Bishop who was in the region state much of the Christian villages are empty, as many residents fled during the overnight hours.
Much of the raids started late Wednesday, reported villagers. Many residents could be seen running with their families to escape the region and head towards northern Iraq.
Neighboring regions are limited when it comes to protecting and taking care of refugees, who grab very little but the clothes on their back and leave during the cloak of night. Kurdish forces were fighting against the militants, but officials state the town has fallen to the control of ISIS, and military forces are abandoning their posts, in fear of their lives.
ISIS is reportedly removing crosses from churches and burning bibles in the near empty town of Qaraquosh.
France is calling on the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting, regarding the increasing situation taking place in Iraq.
With tens of thousands of citizens displaced, ISIS shows no signs of slowing down. Pope Francis is pleading to leaders to stop the mayhem and destruction of the militants, before more people are displaced or killed.
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