The war in Iraq has ended, but many human rights groups fear this could mean an even tougher time for Christians in the country.

Believers have been the victims of ongoing persecution and attacks.

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The United States' overthrew Saddam Hussein helped establish a democratic government.

Yet just this month, the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom recommended the State Department make Iraq a country of particular concern for violations of religious freedom.

CBN News spoke with commission member Richard Land about the religious freedom struggle in Iraq and how Christians in Iraq are responding to the recent U.S. troop withdrawal.

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*Original broadcast Dec. 16, 2011.