A South African photojournalist kidnapped in Syria by Islamic State three years ago returned home on Thursday with the help of Turkey’s intelligence agency, a security source in Ankara said. was captured in January 2017 after travelling to document the suffering of Syrians under war, according to South African charity Gift of the Givers. The charity tweeted on December 15 that he had been freed and was awaiting coordination between South Africa’s government and Turkey’s National Intelligence Agency to fly him home.
That took place on Thursday, the Turkish intelligence source told Reuters, without giving more details. There was no immediate confirmation from South Africa’s foreign ministry, Mohamed’s family or the Turkish government.
Gift of the Givers founder Imtiaz Sooliman told Reuters the ministry had confirmed to the charity on Dec. 18 it was in contact with Turkish intelligence, which had said Mohamed was with them. But the charity had received no more information since Dec. 26 and had not been involved with the case since, he added. Turkey borders northern Syria, where Mohamed was said to have been kidnapped.
In other news – Thuso Mbedu celebrates New Year with beautiful pictures
Actress, Thuso Mbedu kicks off the New Year 2020 feeling all positive and she’s shared new photos in celebrating the new era. The star looks graceful in the photos and captioned it with wishes and words to fans.
May this year be as magical as you are. We are Warrior Queens and Kings. Our light shines bright. Let’s conquer! Read more
Source: IOL
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