The Trials of Christians Trapped Behind ISIS Lines

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The Islamic State is reportedly preventing remaining Christian families in the group's Syrian stronghold of Raqqa from leaving the city, as fears grow that the terror group is planning to kill the remaining Christians in the town.

The activist organization Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RIBSS), a media group that reports on life in Raqqa using sources within the city, tweeted Tuesday that IS (also known as ISIS or ISIL) has issued a new order to prohibit Christians from leaving the city "under any condition."

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