Christians Are Fleeing From Refugee Camps in Iraq, Says Archbishop

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Christians Are Fleeing From Refugee Camps in Iraq, Says Archbishop

By Jardine Malado
http://www.christiantimes.com
Posted 2016-09-15 17:27 GMT

Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil said that many Christian families are fleeing from the camps in Iraq. The archbishop reported that the number of Christian families in the camps has been reduced from 120,000 to 100,000.

Three members of the British Parliament (MP), along with Catholic Charity Aid to the Church in Need, recently made a trip to Erbil, Iraq, to learn more about the situation of the refugees in the region.

During the visit, Warda spoke about the lack of support from the Iraqi government and expressed his gratitude to the charities. He urged the visitors tell others about the situation of Christians in Iraq.

"We rely on you telling the story of the situation and the importance of Christians remaining, so that the Christians can help be a bridge between the different groups," the archbishop said.

Jim Shannon, MP for Strangford, said that his visit to the camps was a humbling experience.

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