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2017.11.20

Bartella Christians Worry About City’s Shiafication

Iraq flag11/20/17  Iraq  (Rudaw)

As Iraq is attempting to rebuild in the wake of ISIS, those living in the Nineveh Plains are worried that the practice of Shiafication will prevent people from returning to their homes. The Hashd al-Shaabi forces are making the situation worse, even though places like Bartella and Hamdania were liberated from ISIS a year ago. The Hashd al-Shaabi are systematically trying to change the Christian demography of these places. They have started to operate sectarian schools in churches and religious centers.

Please pray…

  • Pray that the Lord will give courage to those who are afraid to return to their homes and that they will be a light in the darkness of Iraq.
  • Pray for the government as it faces obstacles in providing protection for its citizens.
  • Pray that those who have returned to their homes would be able to rebuild their lives.