Tag #Religious Minorities

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Syria's Post-Assad Era: Human Rights Concerns and Turkish Intervention

Following Bashar al-Assad's fall, the interim Syrian government's actions, including violence against minorities and lack of transparency, raise human rights concerns; Turkey's intervention in Kurdish areas further threatens stability and human rights, contrasting with the Kurdish constitution that ...

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Bethlehem's Subdued Christmas: Gaza Conflict and Economic Hardship

Bethlehem's Christmas was subdued due to the Gaza conflict and a 70% drop in tourism income, leaving many jobless and prompting fears about the future of the ancient Christian community.

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14 Syrian Policemen Killed in Post-Assad Syria Ambush

Pro-Assad forces in Syria's Tartus province killed 14 Syrian policemen in an ambush, prompting a government operation; the incident highlights ongoing security challenges and sectarian tensions in post-Assad Syria.

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Indian Muslim Women Face Barriers to Mental Healthcare

In India, Muslim women face significant challenges accessing mental healthcare due to cultural stigma, religious prejudice from healthcare professionals, and a shortage of culturally sensitive therapists, leading to underreporting and unmet needs.

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Aleppo Christians Face Uncertain Future Under Islamist Rule

Following the Islamist takeover of Aleppo, Syria, the Christian community faces uncertainty despite initial assurances from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) of respecting their existence; however, some incidents of intolerance have been reported, raising concerns about the future.

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Foiled Assassination Attempt Against Pope Francis During Iraq Visit

Pope Francis's March 2021 visit to Iraq was nearly thwarted by a foiled assassination attempt involving two suicide bombers and a vehicle, revealed in his upcoming memoir, "A Remény," as the British intelligence service MI5 had tipped off Iraqi authorities who prevented the attack.

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Syria's Alawites Fear Retribution After Assad's Fall

Following the December 8 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the Alawite minority, who served as military allies to Assad, fear retribution from the new Sunni-led government despite assurances from the new leader of minority protection. Recent attacks on Alawite shrines have fueled these...

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17 Dead in Syria Clashes Amidst Post-Assad Unrest

Seventeen people, including fourteen Syrian security officers, died in clashes in Tartus province during an attempted arrest of a former Sednaya prison official; the incident followed large-scale protests and curfews in several cities, raising concerns about the safety of religious minorities under ...

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Uncertainty Grips Syrian Christians Under New Islamist Rule

In post-Assad Syria, Christians in the Bab Touma district fear the new Islamist HTS regime, despite assurances of minority rights, due to historical tensions and lingering uncertainty about religious freedom and potential discrimination.

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Syria Protests Erupt After Christmas Tree Burning

Following the burning of a Christmas tree in Al-Suqalabiyah, Syria, by members of the Islamist group Ansar al-Tawhid, verified by NBC News, hundreds demonstrated in Damascus on Monday, fearing persecution of religious minorities under the new leadership of Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is attempting to build...

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Maaloula, Syria: Eleven Years After Jihadist Attack, Tensions Rise Amidst a Changed Demographic Landscape

In 2013, al-Nusra Front jihadists attacked Maaloula, Syria, a town known for its Aramaic language, killing 56 people and displacing most of its 20,000 inhabitants; eleven years later, around 2,500 people, primarily Christians, have returned, facing tensions and concerns about revenge amidst a change...

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Maaloula Residents Return Amidst Concerns Over Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Following the fall of the Syrian regime on December 8th, residents of the predominantly Christian town of Maaloula initially fled but are now returning, expressing concerns about Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's treatment of religious minorities, despite assurances of religious freedom.

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