BAGHDAD (AP) _ Iraqi authorities have imposed vehicle bans in two mostly Christian towns and are increasing security around churches in Baghdad after attacks targeting the Christian minority.
The measures follow a series of bombings in or near churches that killed at least four people Sunday. One attack happened as worshippers were leaving Mass in eastern Baghdad.
Fearing car bombs, authorities yesterday imposed vehicle bans in two towns (Tilkaif and Hamdaniyah). Both are predominantly Christian towns near the northern city of Mosul.
Iraq’s Christians have often been targeted by Islamic extremists, and many have fled the country despite an overall drop in violence in the past two years.