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Islamic State releases 22 Christian hostages
August 12, 2015
Twenty-two elderly Christians abducted by the Islamic State have been released after nearly six months in captivity.
Islamic State militants took 253 Christians hostage as they swept through Syria’s Al-Hasakah Governorate in February. According to the Assyrian International News Agency, 70 hostages were previously released between March and June.
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Further information:
- Islamic State releases 22 of more than 150 Christian captives: monitor (Reuters)
- ISIS Release 22 Assyrian Hostages in Syria (AINA)
- At least 100 Christians seized in Syria after Islamic State offensive (CWN, 2/24)
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