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Report: Christian presence in the Middle East dropped from 20% to 8%

Nader Shoukry

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Monday ,09 November 2015

Report: Christian presence in the Middle East dropped from 20% to 8%
Studies prepared by global research centers showed that Christians of the Middle East dropped down 15 to 20% of the population to 8%. It also warned that this population will decrease to less than 4% in 2025 and will completely disappear from certain countries.Studies prepared by global research centers showed that Christians of the Middle East dropped down 15 to 20% of the population to 8%. It also warned that this population will decrease to less than 4% in 2025 and will completely disappear from certain countries.
 
A meeting was held in Paris to discuss the matter with the participation of more than 1500 persons including officials and Christians from the Middle East.
 
The head of the "Republican" French opposition presidential candidate MP Bruno Lemaire visited Lebanon had last week and called on the French government to "convene an international conference addresses the subject of Lebanon and Syria, and the adoption of more powerful decision to protect the Christians of the East.