The flag of the Islamic State flutters on the "dome" of the Armenian Catholic Church of the Martyrs in Raqqa (AFP)
The Independent: Isis 'bans all Christians from leaving Raqqa' as military operations against group intensify in Syria
There was no explanation for the reported decree, which came after the group was driven out of Palmyra
Isis has reportedly forbidden all Christian and Armenian families from leaving its Syrian stronghold of Raqqa "under any circumstances" as military operations intensify.
The so-called Islamic State released a decree effectively keeping all members of the minorities under house arrest, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently (RBSS) said.
"We don't know the real reason but we think Isis want them as human shields or hostages," a spokesperson added.
Activists with the group, which documents atrocities in the Syrian city, counted 43 Christian families remaining on Thursday.
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WNU Editor: I am surprised that Christians are still remaining in Raqqa.
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