Syrian Christians Targeted Again by Islamic State
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(Worthy News) – A suicide attack claimed by Islamic State (IS) near a church in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli shows that Christians remain a major target of the terror group, local officials and experts say.
The car bombing, which took place Thursday near the Virgin Lady Church in Qamishli, left at least 12 people wounded, some in critical condition. It also damaged parts of the church.
The terror group claimed responsibility for the attack through its online media. [ Source: VOA News (Read More…) ]
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