Posts Tagged ‘militants’

Pope says Islamist militants in Iraq must be stopped

Friday, August 22nd, 2014

Pope Francis says the international community would be justified in stopping Islamist militants in Iraq, but no single nation should decide how to do this. On his plane flying back from Korea, the Pope had an hour long conversation with journalists. Francis was asked if he approved of US strikes againstĀ ISIS insurgents who have recently Read more

Caritas NZ pledges $10,000 for displaced families in Iraq

Friday, August 22nd, 2014

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged an initial $10,000 to help thousands of families affected by war and sectarian violence in Iraq. The funds will support the work of Caritas in Iraq to provide humanitarian aid to these families. Caritas is among the first organisations to supply food, water, bedding and essential living supplies, and Read more