Tag : ISIS persecution
Escaping ISIS, Yazidi Women title : PBS ‘Frontline’ Documentary Highlights Rescue of More than 100 Yazidi Women from ISIS Territory: 'I Sometimes Cry'
summary : It is well-known that ISIS has carried out brutal persecution tactics against Christians, Yazidis, and other minorities in Iraq and Syria, particularly on women and girls. One Yazidi man is doing his best to rescue them from ISIS control.
date : Jul 16, 2015 03:14 AM EDT
Yazidis Refugees title : UN Report Shows Unabated Killings in ISIS Territory; Support for Survivors 'Completely Inadequate'
summary : A new report from the United Nations has revealed that civilians in Iraq have endured unabated killings and widespread human rights violations, particularly in areas controlled by ISIS. Those who escape from ISIS control often find little support in coping with their struggles.
date : Jul 16, 2015 03:03 AM EDT
ISIS Terror title : Texas NGO Reaches out to Help ISIS Rape Victims While AIDS Spreads in Islamic State Fighters and Region
summary : A Texas-based nonprofit organization has worked alongside a humanitarian aid group to treat victims who were raped by the terror group known as ISIS. Such rapes and other forms of sexual violence directed at women and girls have also contributed to the spread of AIDS.
date : Jun 24, 2015 08:16 PM EDT
Female Fighters of Kurdish Troops Regain Kobani from ISIS title : ISIS Attacks Christian Villages in Syria, But Kurds and Locals Stand Their Ground Against Terror Group
summary : The terror group known as ISIS targeted a series of mainly Christian villages in northeastern Syria on Saturday. However, the militants were beaten back by Kurdish forces and their local allies.
date : Mar 09, 2015 01:28 PM EDT
Relatives of Egyptian Coptic Christians Beheaded by ISIS title : Assyrian Christians Claim ISIS Assaults Tantamount to Genocide of 1915, Ask 'Civilized World' to React Swiftly, Decisively
summary : The Islamic terror group known as ISIS continued its march across Iraq and Syria this week, tearing down artifacts and persecuting religious minorities. However, they have directed much of their wrath against Assyrian Christians and their ancient culture.
date : Feb 28, 2015 01:52 AM EST
Nineveh Plain Protection Units - Fight Against ISIS title : American Christians Fund Private Efforts Against ISIS Militants in Iraq Without Government Permission
summary : Some Christians in the United States have decided to privately back a war against ISIS militants in Iraq instead of waiting for the government and its allies in the coalition to take action beyond air strikes.
date : Feb 27, 2015 02:58 PM EST
Syrian Christians Kidnapped by ISIS title : Activists: Christianity Could Disappear from Middle East Entirely If Persecution Trends Continue
summary : Activists have warned that thanks to increasingly brutal persecutions of Christians, most notoriously under ISIS, Christianity may disappear entirely from the Middle East if trends continued.
date : Feb 25, 2015 11:54 PM EST
Coptic Christians title : Coptic Christians Remember ISIS Victims as Martyrs, While Top Leader Forgives Terror Group
summary : The 21 Egyptian Christians who were beheaded by ISIS militants in Libya will be honored as martyrs and saints by the Coptic Orthodox Church. In addition, Coptic Christian Bishop Angaelos forgives the terror group for its actions in Libya.
date : Feb 24, 2015 01:34 AM EST