New massacre, old problem: How Syria can protect its religious minorities

New massacre, old problem: How Syria can protect its religious minorities

As Syria’s Christian community mourns its dead, we are compelled to confront the barbaric act committed against the Orthodox Christian community and the persistent dangers facing other minorities in the region. To understand this tragedy and chart a path forward, we must first revisit the turbulent history of Syria and the Levant.In the early 20th century, Syria stood at the crossroads of empire and identity. The collapse of the Ottoman Empire a…

US gov't must take action against anti-Christian violence in Syria: report

Despite the new government promising Christians they would have freedom of religious practice, anti-Christian violence has continued in Syria over the past number of months.