Scenes of horror are in these photos. All we can do is pray for them. NYT Mideast: The war to drive the Islamic State from its last strongholds in western Mosul has come to this: With every advance by Iraqi … Continue reading
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Iraq: The Battle for Mosul
AsiaNews: To express their opposition, some Mosul residents wrote word “M” ( “Muqawamah”, resistance) on the city’s walls. Those discovered were immediately sentenced to death without trial. The militiamen fleeing the besieged city, are headed to Raqqa and Deir Ez Zor … Continue reading
Moslem Professor Killed for Trying to Protect Mosul Christians
Vatican Insider: He refused to keep silent about the violence against Mosul’s Christians who are forced to choose between converting to the Muslim faith, paying the jizyah (the Islamic tax for non-Muslims) or fleeing. Professor Mahmoud Al ‘Asali, a law professor who lectures on … Continue reading
Last Christians Leave Mosul, Robbed by Armed Cowards Wearing Face Masks
Daily Beast: After being issued an ultimatum from ISIS in Mosul, some of the city’s last Christian families have fled, only to be robbed of their last possessions at ISIS checkpoints. Friday at noon was the deadline for Christian families to … Continue reading