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South African photographer back after 3 years of captivity

South African photographer back after 3 years of captivity | iNFOnews.ca
In this undated photo South African Shiraaz Mohamed is photographed in Johannesburg. An aid group says that Mohamed has been abducted by armed men in Syria while traveling with aid workers to the border with Turkey. The Gift of the Givers group said Saturday Jan. 14, 2017 that Mohamed was kidnapped on Tuesday afternoon near a medical facility operated by the South African aid organization. (AP Photo)

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

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

Mohamed’s family in Johannesburg confirmed through a media statement that he has arrived back in South Africa.

Mohamed escaped from captivity with the help of Turkish intelligence officials, according to local media reports.

Turkish officials had been co-ordinating with the South African government for Mohamed’s return, according to South African media.

The South African government has not yet provided information about Mohamed’s return.

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