#Shiraaz Mohamed

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Shiraaz Mohamed back on South African soil

UPDATED: South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed is back in the country after almost three years in captivity in Syria. Mohamed's family confirmed on Friday that he has now returned safely to the country. VOC News tried to contact the family for comment but they have released a statement asking for space considering the events they have endured since 2017 and will engage with media in due course. On Friday, Reuters […]

today3 January 2020

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Shiraaz Mohamed’s release being derailed by ransom seekers

Gift of the Givers says it believes someone is giving the kidnappers of South African photo journalist Shiraz Mohamad false information, which has led to the delay in negotiations for his release. Mohamed was captured in Syria in January last year, on his way back to the Turkish border after accompanying the Gift of the Givers. Earlier this year, Gift of the Givers said they had received proof that he […]

today1 March 2018

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‘Proof of life’ of kidnapped Shiraaz Mohamed received

The Gift of the Givers said on Tuesday that they had received proof of life that South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed was still alive. Wednesday will mark exactly one year since Mohamed was captured in Syria on his way back to the Turkish border after accompanying the Gift of the Givers. The two drivers who were captured with him were released immediately, being told that Mohamed had been held for […]

today9 January 2018

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Breakthrough in case of missing SA journalist

Following weeks of silence on the whereabouts of Shiraaz Mohamed, new reports reveal that the South African photojournalist is alive. This follows an investigation by a local NGO called Truth Collective South Africa in collaboration with the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Nomaindiya Mfeketo, and the Syrian government. The NGO confirmed that it has made inroads with the Jabhat al-Nusra rebel group, who reportedly abducted Mohamed in January […]

today17 February 2017

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Search for Shiraaz intensifies: GOTG

With no real progress in the search for South African photo-journalist Shiraaz Mohamed in Syria, Gift of the Givers says investigations into his disappearance have been intensified. The 38 year old journalist from Lenasia was abducted on 10 January on the way to the Turkish border and no group has claimed responsibility or placed demands for his return. Following a nationwide ceasefire on Saturday 28 January between various Syrian factions, […]

today3 February 2017

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