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  Nov 19, 2013

  Syrian Forces Targeting Christians to Drive Them Out of the Country

  Patriarch Gregorios Laham III, Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, All the East, Alexandria and Jerusalem has followed the events in Syria as they pertain to affected Christians. The patriarch has described that deadly shells have fallen on churches, patriarchates, dioceses, houses, property, charities on such a regular basis that they are now convinced that the war in Syria is targeting Christians to terrorize them and push them out of the country.

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  Nov 19, 2013

  Over 1 Million Christians Forced to Flee Iraq as Religious Leaders Say a Focus on Understanding Must be Established

  The rise of religious extremism has pushed religious communities to migrate from Iraq, especially Christians, according to Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldeans in Iraq.

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  Nov 18, 2013

  Egypt Coptic Persecution Could Rise Under New Constitution, Warns Political Activist

  Sherif Sabaawi, a political activist and a member of the Canadian Liberal Party, warned that the new proposed constitution in Egypt could lead to continued persecution of Copts and other religious minorities.

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  Nov 17, 2013

  Boko Haram Kidnaps French Priest in Northern Cameroon and Demands Ransom

  Radical Islamic group Boko Haram confirmed the abduction of a French priest by gunmen in northern Cameroon on Wednesday with sources revealing he was transferred to neighboring Nigeria.

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  Nov 17, 2013

  Concerns Grow Over Protections for Religious Minorities in Egypt After Prolonged Spell of Violence

  The Egyptian Coalition for Minorities (ECM) has called on the Egyptian state to ensure the freedom for all Egyptians to practice their religion and beliefs.

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  Nov 9, 2013

  Quota for Copts in Egyptian Parliament Would Prevent Sectarian Violence, Says Rights Activist

  Said Abdel Massih, head of the Egyptian Center for Development and Human Rights (ECDHR), called on the 50-member committee tasked with amending the 2012 Egyptian constitution to allocate a quota for Copts in parliament in an effort to quell sectarian strife and provide added representation and protection for Copts.

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  Nov 8, 2013

  Boko Haram Seeks to Establish a 'Sharia State' and Break Nigeria in Two

  Hawua Yakubu, a human rights activist in Nigeria and a member of the fellowship program for minorities at the United Nations, warned that Boko Haram is seeking establish a "sharia state" and divide Nigeria into two with the north being reserved for Muslims and the south for Christians.

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  Nov 6, 2013

  Muslim Brotherhood Uses Picture of Coptic Warraq Victim as Propaganda on US College Campus

  The Rasd News Network, which is associated with the Muslim Brotherhood, has said via its official Facebook page recently that the group "Students against the Coup in America" organized a demonstration at Wayne State University on October 21.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  Horrific Violence Against Christians in Egypt and Syria Caught on Tape

  Antti Korkeakivi, the head of the department of indigenous people and minorities at the United Nations said that "serious violations against Christians in Egypt and Syria" have been recorded.

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  Nov 5, 2013

  'Extremists Are Exterminating Christians' in the Middle East, Says Russian Orthodox Church

  The Russian Orthodox Church announced it intends to participate in the second International Meeting of the Clergy on the Settlement of the Syrian Crisis.