Pictures of the carnage left behind after yesterday's jihadi raid by the Islamic State on Assyrian Christian villages along the Khabur River in north eastern Syria follow: … [Read more...]
Islamic State Torches Churches, Takes 200 Christian Hostages, Western Forces Present Do Nothing
In the early hours of Monday, February 23, Islamic State fighters attacked several Christian villages along the Khabur River in north eastern Syria. Four Christians enrolled in the Assyrian militia were killed and one young civilian child. One Christian woman was raped by the Islamic invaders before being slaughtered. As many as 200 Christians—including women and … [Read more...]
Western Christians Fight Islamic State on Behalf of Persecuted Christians
While we routinely hear about Muslims living in Western countries migrating to and fighting on behalf of the Islamic State, much lesser known is that dozens of Western Christians have also traveled to the Middle East to fight on behalf of their Christian brethren being persecuted and slaughtered by IS. Unlike Muslims who migrate to IS as mercenaries, these Christians are … [Read more...]
Syria’s Assad to America: “What Do You Get From Supporting Terrorists in Our Region?”
In a recent interview, Syrian President Bashar Assad makes some interesting observations. When asked "If you were able to deliver a message to President Obama today, what would it be?" Assad responded (via VIE): I think the normal thing that you ask any official in the world is to work for the interests of his people. And the question I would ask any American is: what do you … [Read more...]
Syrian Fighters Liberate Town from IS, Reestablish Cross onto Church
After "fierce clashes" with Islamic State terrorists, fighters from the Syrian military council recaptured the town of Tel Hormuz. Several IS members were killed and six taken captive. The cross that IS had removed from off the local church's dome was also reestablished back onto the church. … [Read more...]