Iraqi Refugees Were Dragged From A Church After Seeking Sanctuary From Deportation
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Two pastors had offered the men immunity according to the ancient practice of church sanctuary.
Police in Reykjavík, Iceland were caught on video Tuesday dragging Iraqi refugees out of a church.
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The footage, captured by Icelandic publication Stundin, shows the police entering the Church of Laugarnes to retrieve 16-year-old Ali Nasir and 30-year-old Majed.
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Pastors Toshiki Toma and Kristin Þórunn Tómasdótti were carrying out a ceremony for the men when police and immigration officials arrived. They had hoped officers would respect the "ancient practice" of church sanctuary.
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After briefly speaking to the pastors, the police grabbed the men and dragged them out the church.
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