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Fiji makes conflicting updates about fate of its troops captured by Syrian extremists

Fiji on Wednesday sent mixed messages on whether its 45 United Nations peacekeepers that are being held captive by Syrian insurgents will be freed soon

Syria: Filipino military questions Indian general's orders, seeks inquiry

The rebels demanded that the surrender of Filipino troops, which was immediately refused by them, despite orders from Lt Gen Singha who wanted them to raise the white flag and drop their arms.