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The Tragic Exodus of Iraq’s Christians

End of an Era

All but defenseless against ISIS and suffering from punishing shortages of vital resources, Iraq’s ancient Christian communities are taking their only option: leave.

Jamie Dettmer

Published Jun. 22 2014 5:45AM EDT

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Jamie Dettmer

Jamie Dettmer

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