Wednesday, August 19, 2015

US condemns ISIS-execution of 83-year old archaeologist

An expert on antiquities in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra is the latest victim of an ISIS execution.

The extremist group beheaded Kalid al-Asaad in the city's public square yesterday.

The 83 year old was a university professor and the former general manager for antiquities and museums in the city.

State department spokesperson John Kirby said the US condemned his barbaric death and recognised his immense contribution to preserving Syria's heritage...

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