First Arab conference on human rights - Asia News (Sunday, December 14th, 2008)

Published by Ali Ibn Hussayn in Human Rights, Middle East at 11:12 am with no comments.

In Doha, first Arab conference on human rights The summit is organized by the Arab League and by the committee in Qatar that deals with human rights. At the center of the work, the Arab convention and the means for guaranteeing its respect. Recognition for personalities who have distinguished themselves in the battle for human […]

IRAQ The mother of the two Christian sisters murdered in Mosul, dies (Friday, November 21st, 2008)

Published by Mohammed Ibn Laith in Human Rights, Iraq, Politics and Security, Society And Economy at 10:13 am with no comments.

Mosul (AsiaNews) – The mother of two sisters killed in Mosul last week has died from injuries sustained during the attack on her family home. The funerals were celebrated yesterday.
November 12th last, a band of armed youths stormed the Siro-Catholic family’s home in the Alqahira quarter of the city killing the sisters Lamia […]

IRAQ - VATICAN Chaldean bishop: appeal for Mosul, emptied of Christians (Monday, October 27th, 2008)

Published by Mohammed Ibn Laith in Human Rights, Iraq, Politics and Security, Religion at 6:26 pm with no comments.

What is taking place in these days is the result of a long silence on the part of the Iraqi prime minister and of the government of Baghdad, which has been unable to stop the wave of violence against Christians. What is taking place in these days is their responsibility, without forgetting the responsibilities of […]

IRAQ Kurds and Arabs exchange accusations over attacks on Christians in Mosul - Asia News (Friday, October 17th, 2008)

Published by Mohammed Ibn Laith in Human Rights, Iraq, Politics and Security, Religion at 7:07 am with 1 comment.

The government says it does not believe that al Qaeda is behind the killings. Condemnation of the attacks has also come from the the highest Shiite authority, grand ayatollah Ali Sistani.
Baghdad (AsiaNews/Agencies) - Who is behind the attacks on Christians in Mosul? The Iraqi government says it does not believe that this is al Qaeda, […]

IRAQ Islamic fundamentalists: "expel Christians from Mosul" - Asia News (Monday, October 13th, 2008)

Published by Mohammed Ibn Laith in Human Rights, Iraq, Religion at 9:12 am with no comments.

Yesterday, a 38-year-old Chaldean was shot to death, but there could be a total of three victims. Men are driving around the city shouting slogans against the Christians, threatening more slaughter and violence. From the U.S. command, confirmation that Mosul has become the last stronghold of the al Qaeda militants.

The persecution against the Christians could […]