The Christian Hero Who Defeated ISIS Is Now Rotting in a Syrian Prison

Syria's Christian community survived ISIS, but many believers say a new threat has emerged. Christian Solidarity International's Joel Veldkamp joins CBN News to explain why Suliman Khalil—the Christian mayor credited with helping defend the biblical town of Sadad from ISIS—is still imprisoned nearly two years after Syria's new government took power. Veldkamp also details disturbing reports of Alawite women and girls being kidnapped, forcibly converted, and forced into marriage, while warning that many Syrian Christians no longer feel safe despite the fall of Bashar al-Assad. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Who is Suliman Khalil? 02:05 How the Christian mayor saved Sadad from ISIS 03:02 Why is Syria imprisoning him now? 05:33 Christians allegedly targeted with false arrests and ransom demands 07:15 CSI's call for Khalil's immediate release 08:50 Reports of kidnapped Alawite women and forced conversions 11:10 Are Syrian Christians safe under the new government? 13:20 Why so many Christians are leaving Syria 14:45 How you can help Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart ► Iranians Need Your Help! Partner With Us Here: https://go.cbn.com/ul2XK What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews