Islamic State 'kidnaps 400 civilians' in Syria

January 17, 2016 15:58

Islamic State extremists have kidnapped up to 400 civilians following a massacre in the Syrian city of Deir al-Zor that left at least 150 people dead.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors the conflict in Syria and has a network of sources on the ground, reports 85 civilians were killed in Saturday's attack, as well as 50 government soldiers and militiamen.

Car bombs, suicide bombers and executions were carried out as jihadists stormed the Al-Bghiliyyeh and al-Jura areas of the town. Scores of people have also been reported kidnapped by IS, with one monitoring group reporting that 400 people are now missing.

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