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Iran accused of using earthquake relief mission to smuggle weapons to Syria, Reuters reports
DARAMSUQ — According to Reuters, citing anonymous sources, Iran has been using a relief mission for earthquake victims as a cover to transport weapons to Syria. The sources allege that Iran has been exploiting the relief efforts to smuggle weapons through the Iranian Red Crescent, a humanitarian organization that is…
Read More »Harassment of Christians in Iran increasing, says Article 18
TEHRAN — In its latest annual report, non-profit organization Article 18, in partnership with three other non-profit organizations that advocate for persecuted Christians worldwide, revealed that Iranian Christians continue to face oppression, arrest, and imprisonment for practicing their faith, in addition to a violent crackdown over the recent protests. The…
Read More »Article 18 report: Persistent violations against Christians in Iran by ruling regime
LONDON — London non-profit Article18, in collaboration with its partners CSW, Middle East Concern, and Open Doors International, released its fifth annual report on “Rights Violations against Christians in Iran”. The 25-page report was released on 19 February, the 44th anniversary of the murder of Rev Arastoo Sayyah, the first…
Read More »Foundation stone of Chaldean Virgin Mary Church laid in Armouta village near Koya, Iraq
ARMOUTA, Iraq — The foundation stone of the Chaldean Virgin Mary Church in the village of Armouta in the Koya District of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) on Monday in a ceremony presided over by Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil Bashar Matti Warda. The event was attended by clergy serving…
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Global leaders commemorate 110th anniversary of Armenian Genocide amid ongoing denial by Turkey
BETH NAHRIN — World leaders, including Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Lebanese President Joseph …
