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Daily Mail - Syrian village is 'liberated' by rebels... who then forced Christians to convert to Islam
9 september 2013 - Terrified Christians claim Syrian rebels ordered them to convert to Islam on pain of death when they ‘liberated’ their ancient village.

• Syrian rebels including al-Qaeda-linked fighters have gained control of a
• Christian village north-east of the capital Damascus
• Government media has provided a different account suggesting regime forces are winning
• The battle is taking place in Maaloula, a scenic mountain village where people still speak the ancient Middle Eastern language of Aramaic

*** The reports have reignited fears about western support for the rebel groups, which are increasingly being infiltrated by Islamic extremists. ***