Organized violence driving Iraqi Christians out of Mosul

February 16, 2010

In Mosul, Iraq, two Christian merchants have been killed this week, one wounded, and a fourth taken hostage by kidnappers demanding a heavy ransom. The violence against the Christian minority, carried out by organized armed gangs, continues unabated. Iraqi Christians have complained repeatedly about the failure of police to respond to the campaign of violence and intimidation. The attacks are having the desired effect: driving more and more Christians out of Mosul.

 

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Further information:

• Mosul, anti-Christian violence: two murders and a kidnapping in 24 hours (AsiaNews)