Getty Germany migrant camps have been criticised for their treatment of Christians

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According to the study, which was published by the Christian organisation Open Doors Germany, more than 80 per cent of Christian refugees feel abandoned, particularly converts from Islam to Christianity. A "huge majority" have suffered attacks, abuse or other forms of harassment in reception centres since arriving in the country according to Open Doors, a Christian aid organization.



It claimed over 80 percent of Christian refugees had suffered at the hands of Muslims at refugee camps set up to deal with the influx of 1.2 million people into Germany during the last 17 months.



In particular, said the group, life was particularly difficult for Iranian and and Afghan converts to Christianity. The report states that the safety needs and vulnerability of the converts is not even known. The majority of the converts come from Iran, with the remaining from Afghanistan and Syria.

Getty There have been various clashes between migrants and locals in Germany

I have seen families who because of the dangers have willingly left the camps to go back Paulas Kurt from Christian charity ZOCD

The charity asked 231 Christian migrants between February and April. Paulas Kurt from Christian charity ZOCD said: “I have seen families who because of the dangers have willingly left the camps to go back.” He added that these are not isolated incidents, but are happening all over Germany. Franz Josef Jung, religious affairs spokesman for Mrs. Merkel, said: "Refugees should not have the feeling that they face the same persecution as they did in the homeland when they arrive here.



"My party had already taken measures to improve the vetting process for security firms which staff refugee homes."

Getty Half of the Christian migrants claimed they had been picked on by a Muslim guard

Half of the 231 Christian migrants questioned in the 36-page survey said they had been picked on by Muslim guards. A Christian Berlin priest said that Christian migrants had even been threatened when they did not take part in an Islamic prayer, organised by other migrants. The Christian organisation recommended for all non-muslims to be kept together in accommodation, kept separate from Muslims.

Open Doors Germany head Markus Rode said the figures show that is “fear and panic” among Christians migrants. “Discrimination and violence against people of different beliefs exist in refugee centres much more extensively than authorities want to believe,” said Markus Rode, head of Open Doors.



“Converts are most exposed. They are seen as traitors by radical Muslims.” Germany chancellor Angela Merkel has come under increased pressure to control the borders of Germany after 1.1 million migrants crossed the border into the country last year.

Getty The charity head said Christian migrants feel fear and panic