Harsh Reality for Iraq's Christians
Bassem Khedhr danced with his daughter, Nuna, while celebrating Christmas Eve with his family in Baghdad. (Hadi Mizban/ Associated Press)
Often ignored by the mainstream media, the plight of Iraq's Christians goes under-reported, if reported at all. Christians (Chaldeans) make up 3% of the population. Many have left their homeland in fear for their safety, as the predominantly Shiite fundamentalist majority is set to shape the new face of Iraq.
Violence mars holiday season
By Mariam Fam, Associated Press | December 26, 2005
" BAGHDAD -- At first glance, it seemed like a regular Christmas at Bassem Khedhr's home yesterday -- a green tree with flickering lights stood in the living room, everyone was dressed in new clothes, and the women baked holiday pastries.
But the hardships of daily life dampened the festivities. Khedhr missed Christmas Mass because he had to fix the house's generator, and his mother was jolted awake in the morning by four explosions. " Read rest of this article here
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