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One month later the search in Syria for photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed continues | News | National | M&G

One month later the search in Syria for photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed continues

The photographer texted his family a day before his capture, saying there was a possibility he would be detained before leaving Syria.

via The Mail & Guardian: http://mg.co.za/article/2017-02-07-search-continues-for-shiraaz-mohamed-nearly-a-month-later

It’s been almost a month since Johannesburg-based photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed disappeared in Syria while travelling with the disaster relief organisation, Gift of the Givers Foundation.

January 10, 2020
Photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed back home after 3 years of captivity | IOL News

Photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed back home after 3 years of captivity | IOL News

South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed has returned to the country after being held captive for three years in Syria.

Link: https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/photojournalist-shiraaz-mohamed-back-home-after-3-years-of-captivity-40016603

Mohamed was kidnapped by the Islamic State group in 2017 in Syria, where he had traveled to photograph the conflict there.

January 4, 2020
‘Proof of life’ of kidnapped SA photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed received

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‘Proof of life’ of kidnapped SA photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed received

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 “questioning”.

January 9, 2018
Shiraaz Mohamed still missing in war-torn Syria | IOL

Shiraaz Mohamed still missing in war-torn Syria | IOL News

It has been over 150 days since South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed was kidnapped in Syria and information on his whereabouts remains scant.

Link: http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/shiraaz-mohamed-still-missing-in-war-torn-syria-9742095

Speaking of her trip to Syria, Govender said: “We were surrounded by soldiers, and everywhere we went there were people watching us. It was chilling. It was scary to imagine Shiraaz in captivity, alone. We want him to know that we are looking for him, we have not forgotten him,” said Govender.

June 12, 2017