IS 'kidnap more than 300 cement workers near Damascus'
The militants launched an assault against government forces in the area this week.
So-called Islamic State have abducted more than 300 cement workers near Damascus, according to Syrian state TV.
The militants launched an assault against government forces in the area this week.
The workers and contractors of Al Badia Cement company were taken from near the town of Dumeir and their employer had lost all contact with them, state TV quoted the industry ministry as saying.