Syria’s Christians in the New Order: A Fight for Survival

Élie-Joe Kamel, 24/06 08:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The suicide bombing that struck Saint Elias Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday, June 22, in Damascus’s Dwelaa district has reignited deep fears among Syria’s Christian community – already alarmed by the growing influence of Islamist groups in the country. The attack, claimed by the “Saraya Ansar al-Sunna” group, killed at least 22 ...