Tag: Free Syrian
Syria: Islamist Rebels Abduct 12 Nuns from Orthodox Monastery in Maaloula
3/12/13 Damascus (AsiaNews) – Islamist rebels have kidnapped a group of nuns from the Greek Orthodox monastery of St Thecla (Mar Taqla) in Maaloula (north ... Read More
Battle for Syria Christian town of Maaloula continues
14/9/13 A BBC correspondent in Syria has said the battle for an ancient Christian town is continuing, despite reports that government forces had retaken it. ... Read More
Battle for Syria Christian town of Maaloula continues
12/9/13 A BBC correspondent in Syria has said the battle for an ancient Christian town is continuing, despite reports that government forces had retaken it. ... Read More
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Maaloula: rebels break into the village homes, kill three young Christians
10/9/13 AsiaNews sources report anti-Christian violence and persecution in the village where people still speak Aramaic. Islamist insurgents have broken into homes and seized at ... Read More
Syrian army moves to retake Maaloula
Members of the Free Syrian Army arrive at the Convent of Saint Takla in Maaloula, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, to dismiss rumors that they were ... Read More
Syria rebels attack regime-held Christian village
Free Syrian army fighters hold their weapons as they stand on a military tank in Idlib province, Syria, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Aleppo ... Read More
Leaders urge caution over reports of priests’ fate
By Lauren Williams The Daily Star 14/8/13 BEIRUT: Religious leaders urged “prudence” amid swirling rumors over the fate of three Christian priests reportedly kidnapped in ... Read More