BEIRUT (AFP) - The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group killed 116 people it suspected of collaborating with the Syrian regime in Al-Qaryatain this month before losing the desert town to government forces, a monitor said on Monday (Oct 23).

"IS has over a period of 20 days executed more than 116 civilians in reprisal killings, accusing them of collaboration with regime forces," said Mr Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor, using an alternative acronym for the terror outfit.