epa04383633 Relatives of Lebanese soldiers, kidnapped by fighters believed to be linked to the radical Sunni Islamic State group and al-Nusra Front, hold photos depicting the soldiers during a protest in front of the Lebanese government palace in Beirut, Lebanon, 04 September 2014. According to media reports, 29 soldiers were abducted following clashes that erupted on 02 August near Arsal town, which borders Syria. The militants released five soldiers on 31 August while 24 Lebanese security personnel are still being held. EPA/NABIL MOUNZER