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Iraqi president: Christians are nation’s ‘original members’
March 16, 2016
During a three-day visit to Egypt, Iraqi President Fuad Masum met with Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros II and said that Christians are “original members” of Iraq, as manifested by various ancient monasteries.
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Masum also said that the Islamic State, in addition to targeting Christians, has killed many Muslims and destroyed historic mosques, according to a Fides report.
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Further information:
- Egypt: Iraqi President Leaves Egypt (Egypt State Information Service)
- Iraqi President: Christians are "original" members of our nation. And the jihadis also attack Muslims (Fides)
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