Bishops fear for future of Iraqi Christians [View All]

Source: Azzaman

A delegation of Iraqi bishops representing the country’s multifarious denominations has given a tragic picture of conditions in Iraq particularly the capital Baghdad.

The bishops have flown to Europe to explain the plight of their congregations and whether anything is left to be done not to let the country be emptied of its once prosperous Christian minority.

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“I alone have to look after 2,000 displaced Christian families in Baghdad. They were forced to leave their districts simply because they were Christians,” one of the bishops said.

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“This democracy this man (President George Bush) has brought to us is that of tanks, kidnappings, random killings, car-bombing and massive marauding armies who go about their work with impunity,” another said.

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They said conditions in Baghdad were worsening despite the heavy presence of U.S. troops.

Insurgents and militants do not fear (U.S) Marines or Iraqi forces, they said, adding that certain quarters of Baghdad have even become more violent since the so-called U.S. surge.

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