Over 388 million Christians worldwide face persecution, discrimination, or violence due to their faith, according to recent discussions in the European Parliament. The situation in Ethiopia's Amhara region has been highlighted, where ethnic violence, armed groups, and extremist ideologies have led to attacks on civilian populations, particularly Christian communities. A tragic incident in late May involved a violent attack on a church resulting in multiple deaths. Slovenian European Parliament member Matej Tonin emphasized the need for stronger protection of vulnerable religious groups and accountability for perpetrators. In Iraq, the Christian population has drastically declined from around 1.5 million at the start of the century to approximately 180,000 today, due to decades of war, terrorism, and systematic persecution. Despite some stabilization in security, Iraqi Christians still face systemic discrimination, uncertainty, and lack of basic rights. Tonin called on both Iraqi authorities and the European Union to strengthen efforts to protect religious freedom in the Middle East. He stressed that Europe has a moral and political duty to consistently defend those persecuted for信仰
Bias read (Left): The article emphasizes the persecution of Christians globally, highlights calls for international intervention by a European parliament member, and frames the issue as a moral and political imperative for Europe. It uses emotionally charged language ('tragic event,' 'systematic persecution') and end
