  hristian-persecution/countries/iraq / > what does christian persecution in iraq look like? > christian persecution in iraq is complex, with the emigration of believers being a long-standing challenge, as it is for all iraqis. one factor affecting christians is long-standing discrimination in employment (especially in the public sector). > since 2003, sectarian violence has been a major factor, with many persecuted christians feeling obliged to leave the country or relocate to the krg area. at times, christians were targets in kidnap-for-ransom crime. some christians were forcibly expelled from baghdad. in 2014, the rise of the self-proclaimed islamic state caused the displacement of almost all christians in mosul and other areas, notable the nineveh plain which has been a long-standing home to many christians. all christian places of worship were desecrated. > some have been restored, but pressure remains on those christians who have chosen to return to the area. disciples from muslim heritage typically face harassment from family and society. a recent development has been the prosecution of two christians under blasphemy and telecommunication laws.
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