Christians In Iraq Flee Violence In Mosul

CNN reported yesterday that in the Iraqi city of Mosul, 900 Christian families have fled after a series of threats and 13 killings by Muslim extremists who have warned Christians to convert to Islam or face possible death. The violence follows demonstrations two weeks ago by Christians seeking greater representation on provincial councils in elections scheduled for January. In response to the violence, the Iraqi defense minister visited Mosul, police have set up security checkpoints, more troops have been deployed to the city and security patrols have been increased.