Syrian Troops Move to Retake Christian Village
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“Syrian troops launched an offensive Monday against rebel-held positions on hills overlooking a mainly Christian village as they moved to regain control of the ancient community near the capital, Damascus, activists said…”
The battle for the village of Maaloula has Syrian Christians in fear of retribution from rebels who are mostly Sunni Muslims. Over 100,000 people have been killed in the war since the initial uprising against Assad’s regime in March 2011.
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[…] The battle for the village of Maaloula has Syrian Christians in fear of retribution from rebels who are mostly Sunni Muslims. Over 100,000 people have been killed in the war since the initial uprising against Assad's regime in March 2011. […]