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Coptic Christians kidnapped; ISIS affiliate claims credit
January 13, 2015
Islamic militants identifying themselves as allies of the Islamic State have kidnapped either 20 or 21 Coptic Christians in Libya.
The Al Arabiya news service reports that the Copts were seized in the city of Sirte. Photos displayed on the web site of an Islamic group have confirmed the abductions, although the exact number of captives is unclear.
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