Syria: Assad's army announces the reconquest of a strategic town near Damas

Subscribe to France 24 now : http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN An army on the offensive: Syria says its forces have retaken the town of Al-Qaryatain, after driving out the Islamic state group. It was not an easy battle, fighting lasted several days, as soldiers moved to capture the town under the control of jihadists since August. Visit our website : http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel : http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on Facebook :   / france24.english   Follow us on Twitter :   / france24_en