December 21, 2010 - 09:29 AMT
Christian churches in Iraq to be walled

Under a government decision, 3-meter stone walls will be built around Christian churches in Baghdad and Mosul to prevent attacks and persecution of Christians.

From now on, the entry to the Christian church will be possible only through special checkpoints, RIA Novosti reported citing KAI news agency.

Christmas will be celebrated only in the churches which are guarded by police.