(Zaman Al Wasl- Reuters)- ISIS fighters have kidnapped 300 cement workers in an area northeast of Damascus where the militants launched an assault against government forces this week, Syrian state television said Thursday.
The workers and contractors of Al Badia Cement company were taken from near the town of Dumair and their employer had lost all contact with them, state TV quoted the industry ministry as saying.
Islam Army in footage posted online showed tens of workers who had been escaped ISIS attack. Activists said the150 workers were mostly from Dumeir.
Residents had previously reported 250 workers missing.
The workers and contractors of Al Badia Cement company were taken from near the town of Dumair and their employer had lost all contact with them, state TV quoted the industry ministry as saying.
Islam Army in footage posted online showed tens of workers who had been escaped ISIS attack. Activists said the150 workers were mostly from Dumeir.
Residents had previously reported 250 workers missing.
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