Iraq crisis: Western airstrikes not enough, says Irbil Archbishop

By BBC
Quentin Sommerville reports from Irbil in northern Iraq.

A Catholic Church leader in Iraq has said that western airstrikes have not done enough to protect the country's Christians.

The Archbishop of Irbil Bashar Warda says more force needs to be used to keep Christians safe.

Tens of thousands fled their villages and towns near Mosul in early August, as Islamic State militants advanced through the area.

Click on the title for the video and the interview with Mgr. Bashar Warda