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Tag: Human Rights Watch

Iraqi Christian refugee: ‘Our future is unknown’

June 27, 2014LaymanChristian refugees, Human Rights Watch, ISIS, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, jihadist army

By John Waage The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) executed as many as 190 captives earlier this month, according to Human Rights Watch. Their report is based on an analysis of satellite imagery and graphic photos released by ISIS terrorists. “The number of victims may well be much higher, but the difficulty of…

Egypt: Calls to protect churches

August 22, 2013Laymanchurch attacks, Egypt, Human Rights Watch, Muslim Brotherhood

By Christian Today Human Rights Watch has called upon Egyptian authorities to protect churches and religious institutions from mob attacks. The organisation said at least 42 churches and dozens of Christian institutions had been attacked since August 14 across the governorates of Minya, Asyut, Fayum, Giza, Suez, Sohag, Bani Suef, and North Sinai. In addition…