Syria: Kidnapped priest 'alive and being treated well'

Fr Paolo Dall'Oglio

A Jesuit priest and peace activist who was kidnapped by rebels on 28 July this year, is alive and well, according to the Aki-Adnkronos International news agency.

"Fr Paolo Dall'Oglio is alive and being treated well by his kidnappers, who are members of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) extremist group," a source said.

The Italian Jesuit was reportedly seen last Saturday, in an area in northern Syria where ISIS is active. The Syrian National Coalition (SNC) had previously expressed "deep concern" for his wellbeing and urged activists in Raqqa to come forward with any information that may help find Dall'Oglio and guarantee his safety.

Fr Paolo went to Syria to negotiate a peace deal between jihadist and Kurdish groups. He was expelled from the country in June last year.

Source: UCAN