IS Gunmen Kill Member of Hujeiri Family in Arsal

Gunmen from the Islamic State group murdered a member of the al-Hujeiri family in the northeastern border town of Arsal, various media reported on Sunday.

They said that the gunmen then left the body on the side of the road in the al-Jouban neighborhood.

The National News Agency identified the victim as Abdullah al-Hujeiri, saying that multiple gunshots were found on his body.

The reason for his murder has not been disclosed.

In August 2014, gunmen from the IS and al-Qaida-affiliated al-Nusra Front overran Arsal, clashing with the army and leaving scores dead.

The gunmen withdrew from the town shortly after the clashes, but abducted with them a number of servicemen.

Four of them have been executed, while a number of others were released, including all 16 who were being held by al-Nusra Front.

Nine hostages still remain kidnapped by the IS.