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Islamist militias attack another historic Christian town in Syria

October 02, 2013

Weeks after jihadist Syrian rebels attacked the Christian village of Ma’loula, Islamist militias have attacked the historic Syrian Christian town of Saidnaya, according to a Fides news agency report.

“This is banditry, but it is also a vendetta against Christians,” said a religious-order priest. “They are targeted attacks that have the effect of creating confusion and fear among civilians.”

 

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  • Posted by: Defender - Oct. 02, 2013 1:07 PM ET USA

    And these are the people this administration wants to rule Syria?

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