To the surprise of no one, the fall of Assad didn’t bring freedom. Conversely, the “revolution” opened the door for a Western-aligned warlord to enforce Islamist rule while protecting foreign interests: a song as old as time, replayed with new lyrics. And leading this vertiginous theater is Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, […]
“Church Bombing in Damascus Highlights Ongoing Christian Persecution in Syria”
Christian persecution in Syria was tragically underscored on June 22 when a suicide bomber struck a Greek Orthodox church during Divine Liturgy in Damascus, killing over 20 people and injuring more than 60 others. The blast occurred inside Mar Elias Church, located in the Dweila neighborhood, and was reportedly carried […]