Iraqi Christian Refugees: Finding a Safe Haven in Damascus : vimarsana.com

The history of Christianity in Iraq dates back to the first century AD, but since the outbreak of sectarian violence in the country following the US invasion of 2003, many Christians are fleeing their homeland and finding sanctuary in Syria. Stephen Starr reports from Damascus

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