The Latest: IS detains dozens in Syria’s Palmyra
BEIRUT — The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local):
4:50 p.m.
Syrian opposition activists say the Islamic State group has detained dozens of people in and around Palmyra after capturing the ancient city from government forces.
Mohammed Hassan al-Homsi, a native of the city who runs Palmyra News Network, said on Monday that many people were detained while fleeing the fighting, and that 15 pro-government fighters were also captured.