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.
Syrian Christians Face Grim Future after Turkey’s Invasion
Despite the five-day cease-fire announced over the weekend, Syrian Christians in the border towns between their country and Turkey are still enduring intense and violent persecution.
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.
Kurdish Politician, Champion of Christians Hevrin Khalef Killed in Syria
Future Syria Party’s Secretary-General Hevrin Khalef, a 35-year-old politician who fought for tolerance in her country between Christians, Arabs, and Kurds, has been shot and killed by pro-Turkish militants in Syria.
Trump, Congress Threaten Economic Sanctions on Turkey for Endangering Religious Minorities
After Turkey launched several attacks against Syria over the weekend, several members of Congress have voiced bipartisan support for launching sanctions against Turkey.
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.
