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IS executed 116 in revenge campaign before losing Syrian town: Monitor

IS has over a period of 20 days executed more than 116 civilians in reprisal killings

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AFP | PTI Beirut

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The Islamic State group killed 116 people it suspected of collaborating with the Syrian regime in Al-Qaryatain this month before losing the desert down to government forces, a monitor said today.

"IS has over a period of 20 days executed more than 116 civilians in reprisal killings, accusing them of collaboration with regime forces," said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor.
 

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First Published: Oct 23 2017 | 2:45 PM IST

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