Damascus, April 14 (IANS) Syrian solders Monday recaptured a historic Christian town, **rth of the capital Damascus, the country's official SANA news agency reported. "Units of the Syrian army have restored security and stability to the town of Maaloula and are currently hunting down terrorists in its vicinity," SANA said. Late last year, radical jihadists from the al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front took control of Maaloula, a rugged region k**wn as al-Qalamoun, 55 km **rth of Damascus. The town is crucial for the rebels who hope to tighten their grip on areas surrounding Damascus.
04-15-2014, 01:18 AM
Syrian army recaptures key Christian town
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