“Islamist rebels from an al-Qaeda-affilated group on Monday invaded a Syrian town comprised primarily of Christians and abducted approximately 12 nuns, according to former U.S. intelligence and law enforcement official, Douglas Horwartzen.
According to Horwartzen, the jihadists took total control of the Christian town of Maaloula, which is located north of Damascus. .”
Source:Islamists invade Christian town in Syria; kidnap nuns – National Law Enforcement | Examiner.com