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In Defense of Christians was founded in 2014 and has advocated for policies to protect Middle Eastern Christian minorities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The president of an advocacy group for Middle Eastern Christians has resigned from the organization over his connection to illegal contributions to the campaign of a now-indicted congressman.
On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Washington, D.C.-based group In Defense of Christians announced that it had accepted the resignation of president and board chairman Toufic Baaklini. The organization noted “allegations of wrongdoing recently reported in the media in connection with campaign contributions.”
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Head of Christian Advocacy Group Resigns Over Ties to Illegal Campaign Donations
In Defense of Christians was founded in 2014 and has advocated for policies to protect Middle Eastern Christian minorities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The president of an advocacy group for Middle Eastern Christians has resigned from the organization over his connection to illegal contributions to the campaign of a now-indicted congressman.
On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Washington, D.C.-based group In Defense of Christians announced that it had accepted the resignation of president and board chairman Toufic Baaklini. The organization noted “allegations of wrongdoing recently reported in the media in connection with campaign contributions.”
Continued below.
Head of Christian Advocacy Group Resigns Over Ties to Illegal Campaign Donations
