Syrië: de vallei van de christenen zendt SOS naar Syrisch leger

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Christian valley sends SOS to Syrian army
_{27 aug 2013}

Portraits of "martyrs" who died in the 29-month conflict between government forces and rebel fighters such as the radical Al-Nusra Front group, dot the streets. President Bashar al-Assad's face is also omnipresent in the region, including in Marmarita, once a bustling summer resort near the Krak des Chevaliers, a fortress listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.

De vallei van de christenen, of "Wadi al-Nassara", nabij de Kruisvaardersburcht.

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Dat mag niet beschadigd worden. Zet Assad geen saringas in?

Rode lijn?

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Dans la vallée des chrétiens, appels �* l’aide �* l’armée syrienne
_{26 aug 2013}

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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. ***