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\u200bFind below the August 22, 2014\u00a0press release<\/a> from the Lutheran World Federation.<\/p>\n

\u201cConcerned and Saddened by Kidnapping and Hostage-taking\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

(LWI)<\/em> – The LWF together with ten faith-based humanitarian and development organizations has issued an \u201curgent call to stop the horrific suffering\u201d in Iraq.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe untold suffering of minority groups as a result of escalating violence and attacks is unacceptable and the violation of international human rights and humanitarian laws is despicable,\u201d the letter signed by Christian and Muslim organizations says.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are utterly shocked at the horrific wave of attacks that has so far led to the killing of many and left hundreds of thousands more homeless, desperate and in flight. We are further concerned and saddened by the many cases of kidnapping and hostage-taking of people, including women and children,\u201d the statement further reads.<\/p>\n

Together with ACT Alliance members, the statement has been signed by among others Islamic Relief, Muslim Aid, Muslim Charities Forum CAFOD and the Human Relief Foundation.<\/p>\n

According to data from the United Nations, about one million people have been displaced by violence and insecurity since the beginning of the year. The militant group Islamic State (IS) is especially targeting minorities such as Yazidis and Christians. The LWF together with partners from the ACT Alliance has started emergency assistance to internally displaced persons (IDP) in the Ninive valley close to the contested city of Mosul.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe magnitude at which Islamic State militants are operating is absolutely terrifying and we deplore their actions in the deliberate targeting of civilians,\u201d Michael Hyden, Humanitarian Coordinator for the LWF Department of World Service (DWS) said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether with our partners Christian Aid Program in Iraq (CAPNI) we are assessing how best we can assist the affected population in Duhok governate,\u201d Hyden added. According to official government data, the total number of IDP in this governorate alone is 462,270 as of 18 August 2014.<\/p>\n

The signatories also stress the need to protect civilians and apply international law. \u201cWe are appealing for the protection of all people, including persecuted religious minorities such as the Yazidis and Christians \u2013 hundreds of thousands who have fled in fear for their lives,\u201d Hyden said.<\/p>\n

The organizations call for a lasting solution for peace, reconciliation and justice for all in the region.<\/p>\n

Click here for the statement<\/a><\/p>\n

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Click here for the LWF Response Team Report<\/a><\/div>\n
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Click here for more Response News\u200b<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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