[wanabidii] Press Releases: ISIL Kidnappings in Homs, Syria

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: ISIL Kidnappings in Homs, Syria 08/07/2015 09:02 PM EDT ISIL Kidnappings in Homs, Syria Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 7, 2015 The United States strongly condemns ISIL’s kidnapping this week of a reported 230 innocent civilians, including women and children, in the central Syrian province of Homs. ISIL’s attacks have also resulted in the displacement of an estimated 2,000 people from nearby villages. We demand the immediate and unconditional release of the civilians taken captive this week and of all those held by ISIL. The fact that this kidnapping deliberately targeted members of a religious minority group further testifies to ISIL’s rampant criminality and brutality against all those who disagree with its divisive goals and toxic beliefs. ISIL continues to exact its evil upon innocents of all faiths – including, in this instance, Christians – and the majority of its victims have been Muslims. People of all faiths and many religious leaders throughout the region have united in condemning ISIL’s depravity, its mass killings, rape, sexual enslavement, lashing, stoning, crucifixion, and public murders of hostages. To help bring an end to horrors like these, we remain committed to leading the international coalition to degrade and defeat ISIL. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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