The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group has
reported that 19 out the estimated 220 kidnapped members of an Assyrian
Christian community in north-eastern Syria have been released. These
members were kidnapped by the ISIS terrorist
group, and the captives were returned due to a deal that included the exchange
of money for the members. The members were taken before dawn on February 23,
when Islamic State militants stormed 12 villages. The fact that even a few
members were able to get released is seen as a positive sign, I'm sure many did
not believe they would be released. Some reports say that all those freed were
about 50 or older, which shows that age may be a factor to Islamic State
group. Assyrian leaders and Sunni tribal sheikhas are trying to negotiate with ISIS to release the rest of the captives. Around 1,000 local
Assyrian families are believed to have fled their homes due to the abductions.
Carlitos Rangel
article:http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31685931
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