11 Iranian Pilgrims Kidnapped in Syria
In a clear attack on pilgrims visiting the Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zeinab (PBUH), Iran announced Friday that Syrian armed groups have kidnapped 11 Iranian pilgrims traveling by road from Turkey to Damascus.
Iranian Foreign ministry clarified that a bus with 49 Iranians was stopped after leaving the town of Halab on Thursday.
It says gunmen abducted 11 young men from the group but let go the other passengers, who included women, elderly men and three children after stealing their money and valuables.
Last month, 7 Iranian engineers building a power plant in central Syria were kidnapped. They have not yet been released.
Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has condemned the kidnapping, calling the act inhumane and unjustifiable.
"These acts, which are against humane principles and moral and international obligations, are by no means justifiable, and it is expected that these people take immediate action to free Iranian pilgrims," Mehmanparast said.
The Iranian official also requested "the Syrian government authorities to employ all means available to ensure the safety of these Iranian nationals and their quick freedom."
Source: News Agencies, Edited by moqawama.org
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