Syria's Christians mark a decade since horrific Islamic State attack and worry about their future
The anniversary comes as Christians worry about the future of Syria following the ouster of longtime president Bashar Assad in December by insurgents led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group.
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Syria's Christians mark a decade since a horrific IS attack and worry about their future
Christians in northeast Syria this month will mark the 10th anniversary of an attack by the Islamic State group on more than ...
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Syria's Christians mark decade since horrific IS attack, worry about their future
It was a mournful moment for Christians in Syria. A bell that once summoned residents to worship rang out, but the church was no longer there.The Saint Odisho church was blown up by the Islamic State ...