Dramatic report as Syria Army battles jihadists in ancient Christian village

RT's Maria Finoshina made it to the village

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T he Syrian army is battling small groups of rebels who remain in the ancient Christian village of Maaloula.

Fighters linked to Al-Qaeda have been in control of the area for almost a week – reportedly looting religious sites and forcing residents to convert to Islam at gunpoint.

Dramatic report as Syria Army battles jihadists in ancient Christian village

RT’s Maria Finoshina made it to the village following reports that government troops have re-captured it – but found pockets of resistance remain.

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