Tag : ISIS
Pope’s Iraq Visit Highlighted Dwindling Number Of Christians In Country
An Islamic Studies expert released a report last Wednesday that states how Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey in Iraq last March 5-8 highlighted the dwindling number of Christians there. Biden Says ‘America Is Back.’ Pompeo Responds: ‘To Letting China Walk Over Us?’
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reacted to President Biden's statement regarding his foreign policy. FBI Arrests Man Plotting To Hurt Trump Supporters Who Might Show Up At Florida’s Capitol
A man who described himself as a radical leftist was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation last Friday, Jan. 15, for plotting to hurt President Donald Trump's supporters who might show up at the Florida's capitol in line with the upcoming inauguration of former Vice President Joseph Biden … Southern Philippines Catholic Parish Attacked By Extremist Islamic Group
A Southern Philippines Catholic Parish was attacked by extremist Islamic group Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters on Dec. 3, according to a report. Iraq Parliament Unanimously Passes Bill Recognizing Christmas As National Holiday
Iraq passed a bill last week formally recognizing Christmas day as an annual public holiday throughout its territory. This is a huge win for Christians in the Middle East. Church Restored in Bartella Near Mosul, Efforts On to Clean Up Town
A Christian town about nine miles from Mosul was freed from ISIS on October 20 by Iraqi forces after its two-year captivity under the militant control. Before the militant invasion in 2015, the town had a population of 15,000. Iraqi Troops Assemble Around Mosul to Prepare for Likely Assault on City
Hundreds of Iraqi Special Forces assembled near the ISIS-held Mosul in preparation for an anticipated confrontation with the militant group to uproot them from their stronghold city. Syrian Ceasefire: US and Russia Negotiate Peace Deal to Attempt Long-Term Solution to Syria Crisis, Fight Against ISIS
The US and Russia agreed upon a ceasefire plan for Syria, which will be effective from the evening of September 12. The deal proposes a 48-hour truce, which can then be extended for the whole week. Turkey: Wedding Site Bombing Claims 54 Lives, Including 22 Children
About 54 people were killed and over 70 injured when a suspected ISIS suicide bomber blew himself up at a Kurdish wedding celebration in Gaziantep province, Turkey. At least 22 of the victims in the attack were under the age of 14. Christians and Minorities in Iraq Face Threat of Extinction, Says Rights Group
Christians and other minorities in Iraq are facing persecution at unprecedented levels and are at the verge of extinction, as they are suppressed and abused by Islamic State [ISIS] which gained prominence in the area two years ago. Multiple Suicide Bombings Target Mosques, US Consulate in Saudi Arabia
Suicide bombers blew themselves up in three different cities of Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the season of Ramadan nears its completion. Iraq: Baghdad Bombing Killed At Least 125, Wounded Over 200
A truck packed with explosives in Baghdad’s Karrada neighborhood killed at least 125 and wounded over 200 on Saturday night when residents were celebrating Ramadan. UK Parliament Declares ISIS Atrocities in Middle East as Genocide
The UK Parliament declared Islamic State violence against ethnic and religious minorities in Syria and Iraq as genocide, and urged the government to approach the UN Security Council for this issue. ISIS No. 2 Leader and Finance Minister Killed in Airstrike, Pentagon Says
ISIS finance minister and no. 2 leader of the self-proclaimed caliphate was killed by American Special Forces working with a coalition of local groups in eastern Syria. Bangladesh Supreme Court to Hear Petition to Drop Islam as Official Religion Amid Rise in Extremist Violence
Bangladesh is considering its decision to formally keep Islam as the country’s official religion or to revert back to its pre-1988 secular status.