 Iraqi Christian families cross the Al-Kosh checkpoint, 35km north of the restive northern city of Mosul as they flee their homes after attacks that killed 11 members of the Christian community. Nearly 1,000 Christian families have fled their homes in the city since 10 October, taking shelter on the northern and eastern fringes of Nineveh province (photos: AFP) parent page (23 - 29 October 2008, issue #919) |