Foreign Christians in Turkey are reportedly being forced to leave the country or are being banned from returning to Turkey.
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Once the Seat of Eastern Christianity, Hagia Sophia Is Set to Be Turned Into a Mosque
Turkish officials have ruled that Hagia Sophia, once the seat of Eastern Christianity, is being converted into a mosque.
Syrian Democratic Forces Commander Says Turkey Violated the Ceasefire Order
The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces says Turkey has “violated” the ceasefire order.
Who Are the Kurdish People in Syria Being Attacked by Turkey?
On October 6, President Trump ordered U.S. troops to leave the contested area of northeastern Syria. Just three days later, Turkey began an offensive on Syria displacing thousands of Syrians and Kurds living in the region.
Thousands of Christians Flee Syria as Violence Continues between Turkey and Syria
Thousands of Christians, Kurds and Yazidis are fleeing parts of Syria as violence continues between Turkey’s forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
Criticism of President Trump’s Syria Decision Escalates: How Should Christians Relate to Him?
Turkey is continuing its offensive on Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria this morning. The BBC reports that at least eleven civilians have died while tens of thousands have fled their homes. The offensive began two days ago after President Trump moved American troops out of the area.
Turkish President Lays Stone for 1st New Church Building in Turkey in 100 Years
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan laid the foundation stone on Saturday for the nation’s first new church building in nearly 100 years, saying it reflects the country’s religious diversity.
Fires Destroy Six Christian Villages in Turkey, Authorities Suspect Arson
Fires ravaged six Christian villages in southern Turkey. Fires, which many believe were started intentionally, engulfed the villages of ELbegendi, Guzelsu, Dibek, Uckoy, Ucyol, and Dagici along the Turkey-Syria border, Faithwire Reports.
Despite Being Held Prisoner for Two Years in Turkey, Pastor Brunson Says He Wants to Go Back
Despite being held prisoner in Turkey for more than two years, North Carolina Pastor Andrew Brunson shared on Wednesday that he would like to go back.
