Report: new Islamic State attacks on Syrian Christian villages

March 10, 2015

The Assyrian International News Agency has reported that the Islamic State has launched new attacks against predominantly Christian villages in Al-Hasakah Governorate, which is located in northeastern Syria.

Following bombing of ISIS positions by the Assad regime, Syrian Christians were able to regain control of three of the villages, according to the report.

 

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Further information:

• ISIS Crosses River in New Attacks on Assyrian Villages in Syria (AINA)
• Fighting thwarts release of captives held by Islamic State in Syria (CWN, 3/9)