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UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Regarding Iraq following Chaldean delegation led by two Bishops calling for action

United Nations Headquarters New York (August 16, 2014) — Following a two-day visit with Bishop Sarhad Jammo and Bishop Francis of Iraq’s Chaldean American Community, leading a delegation of Iraqi Christian representatives and community leaders from throughout the United States, the UN passed a resolution regarding Iraq and Syria. The delegation also included, Auday Arabo, […]

Update From the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

IRAQ – HUMANITARIAN We have an update from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, Dr. Marzio Babille today continued his assessment of the humanitarian emergency and response in Dahuk Governorate. He met with displaced people in Zakho, the majority of whom are from Sinjar, as well as […]

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONTINUES TO EXPRESS DEEP CONCERN

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONTINUES TO EXPRESS DEEP CONCERN ABOUT PERSECUTION OF MINORITIES IN IRAQ The Secretary-General has repeatedly expressed his deep concern about the persecution of Yezidis, Christians and other religious minorities by the so-called Islamic State forces in Iraq. The Secretary-General has reiterated that any attack on the civilian population or segments of the civilian population […]

World’s top Muslim leaders condemn attacks on Iraqi Christians

Two of the leading voices in the Muslim world denounced the persecution of Christians in Iraq, at the hands of extremists proclaiming a caliphate under the name Islamic State. The most explicit condemnation came from Iyad Ameen Madani, the Secretary General for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the group representing 57 countries, and 1.4 billion […]

US Chaldeans Urge More U.S. Support for Iraq’s Minorities

Michigan — The St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Diocese for the eastern region of the United States has urged the U.S. government to take more action to help religious minorities caught in the ongoing violence in Iraq. President Obama recently authorized airstrikes against Islamic militants moving toward areas where American military and diplomats are stationed. In […]

US bishops urge prayer initative and weekend masses for Iraq

The chairman of the Committee of International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) asked the U.S. bishops to invite the people of their dioceses to pray for peace in Iraq on Sunday, August 17. Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, made the request, August 6, sending the bishops […]