Investigation to Find Remains of American Hostages Murdered by ISIS in Syria

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
An intelligence and security company is leading an investigation to find the remains of American hostages murdered by ISIS more than a decade ago in Syria. The recovery mission, funded by the Qatari government, has unearthed human remains in shallow graves and is conducting DNA analysis to identify the victims. The operation is taking place in a village near the city of Aleppo, on a hill considered holy and symbolic by ISIS.

Key Points

  • Operation led by the Soufan Group to find remains of American hostages murdered by ISIS in Syria
  • Funded by the Qatari government, the mission has unearthed human remains in shallow graves
  • DNA analysis being conducted to identify the recovered remains
  • Location chosen for its symbolic importance to ISIS

Pros

  • Close to identifying the remains of American hostages
  • Providing closure to families of the victims
  • Operation funded and supported by the Qatari government

Cons

  • Risk of encountering ISIS sleeper cells in the area
  • Uncertainty about the identity of the recovered remains