IS activist behead women in Syria for the first time

Activists of Islamic State beheaded two women in Syria for the first time on charges of sorcery. In the Eastern province of Deir al-Zor these beheadings took place.

Another woman is beheaded in Al-Mayadeen city which is to the south east. She was beheaded along with her husband.

It has been the practice of Islamic State activists to behead people who violate Islamic law as interpreted by them.