France is ready to accept Christian refugees from Iraq

France is ready to accept Christian refugees from Iraq

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“We’re going to help refugees who are hiding from threats” Islamic state “and now found refuge in Kurdistan,” – said in a statement of the foreign ministers of France and the Interior Ministry

PARIS, July 28. The French Government intends to “simplify the method of” Christian refugees from Iraq, hiding from the violence of the radical group “Islamic state.” With such a joint statement made ​​by the Foreign Minister of the Republic Laurent Fabius and Interior Minister Bernard penalty.

“We’re going to help refugees who are hiding from threats” Islamic state “and now found refuge in Kurdistan, – said in a statement French ministers. – We are ready, if they so wish, to simplify their welcome on our land with rights of refugees”

The exodus of Christians in Iraq began after militants in early July the group “Islamic State” (formerly known as “The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant”) occupied Mosul – the second largest city in Iraq. Under threat of death insurgents have demanded from Christians over thousands of years living on these lands to convert to Islam or leave the city.

“We have been on the UN Security Council to condemn persecution that” Islamic state “puts minorities in Iraq – noted in his address Fabius and executed. – France will continue in the coming days to mobilize the international community to ensure the protection of these minorities, which is condition for the stability of the region. “

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