Syrian government troops lose combats, and jihadists control the archeological site. First videos on social networks show slaughters in the city. Many inhabitantes fled.

The conflict has killed more than 700 and caused 121,000 to flee their homes. 

French Foreign Minister called a meeting on March 27 to protect Christian minorities from the threats they face in Iraq and Syria.

Three evangelicals in Egypt describe the atmosphere after the death of the 21 martyrs. “Christians have more freedom, and are more protected now than before.”