The archbishop of Canterbury has intervened in an attempt to prevent an Iraqi Christian who fled Islamic State jihadis from being returned to his home country. The man has already had two appeals against his rejected asylum application turned down and is seeking permission for a third appeal. I strongly endorse [his] desire to seek asylum in the UK.”The man, a Syriac Orthodox Christian, said Welby had offered to write the letter. He has twice met the Prince of Wales, at events at which the prince has expressed concerns for Middle Eastern Christians. Archbishop Welby has repeatedly voiced concern for Iraqi Christians since Isis expelled centuries-old Christian communities in 2014, and has urged the government to offer them refuge.

Source: The Guardian January 22, 2017 16:57 UTC