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Syria: jihadists advance on Christian city
March 24, 2017
Jihadist groups and their Syrian rebel allies have conquered 11 towns in Hama province since beginning a surprise offensive on March 21, Agence France-Presse reported.
A regional news website reported that the rebels have advanced to the outskirts of Mahardah, a predominantly Christian city of 20,000.
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Further information:
- Jihadist-led offensive in Syria's Hama advances further: Monitor (AFP)
- Al-Qaeda linked rebels threaten Hama and Syria’s largest Christian city (Al-Masdar News)
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