Nasrallah urges pilgrims release

In his televised speech on Friday, Nasrallah called for the release of the Lebanese captives, saying that the Lebanese government is responsible for the safety of the abductees.

Armed men kidnapped 13 Lebanese pilgrims in the city of Aleppo while they were returning to Lebanon from pilgrimage in Iran.

The bus carrying the abductees came under attack on the Syrian-Turkish border by gunmen who took the men away and released the women.

An unknown Syrian armed group has claimed responsibility for the abduction, and demanded Nasrallah to apologize for his support of the Syrian government before they release the Lebanese nationals.

“Having a problem with Hezbollah or the Amal Movement over political views of what is happening in Syria is one thing, but taking innocent people hostage is a great injustice,” Nasrallah responded.

“If you have a problem with me, then there are several means and ways to resolve this problem,” he said.

The Lebanese resistance leader also reiterated his support for the Syrian government and said that dialogue and reform were the only means to resolve crisis in the country.

Syria has been plagued by terrorist operations since the deadly unrest erupted in the country in March 2011.

The Syrian government says ”outlaws, saboteurs and armed terrorist groups” are behind the unrest, adding that the violence is being orchestrated from abroad.

MRS/SS

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