LBCI obtains new information on case of abducted Syrian bishops

               
Sources revealed to LBCI that the case of the abducted Syrian bishops held in Aleppo is one of complexity and one that will not see resolution any time soon.          

The sources added that information made available to the Lebanon’s General Security five weeks ago, stated that the two abducted bishops were confirmed to be alive and well.         

The identity of the abductors remains shrouded in mystery contrary to all media reports, the sources said, adding that the Lebanese mediators prefer to keep negotiations afar from media spotlight so as to not subject the case to failure.            

Two Syrian bishops kidnapped by gunmen on Monday April 22nd are still missing, church sources in Damascus and Aleppo said, contradicting a report that the men had been freed.                     

Pope Francis urged the release of the two Aleppian bishops, 2 days after their disappearance. They have been identified as Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo and Alexandria Boulos Yaziji, and Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo Yuhanna Ibrahim.