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Shiraaz mohamed

'It’s good to be home, it’s good to be back with my family' - Shiraaz Mohamed

By Ahmed Kajee

South African journalist Shiraaz Mohamed has released his first video since returning home from Syria. Mohamed was captured by a militant group while covering...

  • FILE: South African photojournalist  Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: Facebook.com

    GOG: Getting Shiraaz Mohamed home was politically & diplomatically challenging

    The photojournalist returned home yesterday after nearly three years in captivity in war-torn Syria.

    871 days ago
  • The latest picture of SA photographer Shiraaz Mohamed from the Gift of the Givers on Sunday 15 December 2019. Picture: @GiftoftheGivers/Twitter

    Shiraaz Mohamed back in SA after almost 3 years in Syrian captivity

    Mohamed was captured in January 2017 while covering the war in Syria.

    872 days ago
  • The latest picture of SA photographer Shiraaz Mohamed from the Gift of the Givers on Sunday 15 December 2019. Picture: @GiftoftheGivers/Twitter

    Gift of the Givers expecting Shiraaz Mohamed back in SA soon

    According to the organisation, Mohamed escaped from captivity in Syria and had been handed over to Turkish intelligence authorities.

    889 days ago
  • The latest picture of SA photographer Shiraaz Mohamed from the Gift of the Givers on Sunday 15 December 2019. Picture: @GiftoftheGivers/Twitter

    SA photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed’s family cautious amid ‘escape’ reports

    Aid organisation Gift of the Givers confirmed on Sunday that Mohamed escaped from captivity in Syria and was handed over to Turkish authorities.

    890 days ago
  • FILE: South African photojournalist  Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: Facebook.com

    Gift of the Givers relieved about Shiraaz Mohamed escaping abduction in Syria

    The relief aid organisation confirmed earlier on Sunday that Mohamed escaped from captivity in Syria and has been handed over to Turkish authorities.

    891 days ago
  • South African journalist Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: facebook.com

    Gift of the Givers: SA, Turkish authorities to work on bringing Mohamed home

    The group has confirmed it's received information on Saturday night that Mohamed has been handed over to Turkish authorities and informed his family and the South African government.

    891 days ago
  • Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: Facebook.com

    Reports: Journalist Shiraaz Mohamed free from captivity in Syria

    Mohamed was taken hostage on 10 January 2017 in Darkoush, Syria, when he had gone on his own accord as a photojournalist to capture the Syrian war.

    891 days ago
  • New video emerges of abducted SA journalist Shiraaz Mohamed

    A new video has emerged of abducted South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed pleading for help.

    1008 days ago
  • A screengrab of Shiraaz Mohamed pleading for his life.

    Family left distraught after Shiraaz Mohamed begs for life in latest video

    Shiraaz Mohamed was taken hostage more than two years ago while travelling with the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers on a relief mission to Syria.

    1008 days ago
  • FILE: South African photojournalist  Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: Facebook.com

    Gift of the Givers probe origin of new video on abducted SA journalist

    The group is investigating the origin of the picture. However, it says the latest footage appears to be a modified version of a video sent to them last month.

    1105 days ago
  • Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: Facebook.com

    Another video of kidnapped SA photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed surfaces

    The Johannesburg-based photographer was taken by unknown masked men while on an assignment for the Gift of the Givers Foundation in Syria in 2017.

    1106 days ago
  • A screenshot of a video of abducted SA journalist Shiraaz Mohamed sent to Gift of the Givers. Picture: Gift of the Givers.

    Gift of the Givers: Shiraaz Mohamed’s family in good spirits

    Chairperson of Gift of the Givers, Imtiaaz Sooliman says Mohamed's mother has been strong.

    1115 days ago
  • Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: Facebook.com

    Shiraaz Mohamed’s captors request $1.5m ransom

    Earlier this year, NGO Gift of the Givers received proof that Mohamed who was abducted in Syria in January 2017 was still alive.

    1116 days ago
  • FILE: Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: Facebook.com.

    The less said the better for abducted Shiraaz Mohamed - Sisulu

    Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said she wouldn't discuss South African government policy on negotiating ransoms because that could jeopardise the lives of hostages.

    1120 days ago
  • Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: Facebook.com

    Shiraaz Mohamed’s family hopeful of safe return from captivity

    Mohamed was captured two years ago in Syria while travelling with humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers on a relief mission.

    1120 days ago
  • A screenshot of a video of abducted SA journalist Shiraaz Mohamed sent to Gift of the Givers. Picture: Gift of the Givers.

    Abducted SA journalist Mohamed's family in 'constant contact' with officials

    Shiraaz Mohamed was kidnapped two years ago in Syria on suspicion of being a foreign spy and has been in captivity ever since.

    1121 days ago
  • Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu. Picture: Dirco

    Volatility keeps Dirco quiet on Shiraaz Mohamed survival video

    Shiraaz Mohamed was abducted in January 2017 when documenting the conditions of the Syrian people since civil war broke out in 2011.

    1121 days ago
  • FILE: South African photojournalist Shiraaz Mohamed. Picture: facebook.com

    'I need your help, please help me': Captive SA journo pleads for life in video

    Shiraaz Mohamed said that he fears for his life as Russian forces are bombing areas around the compound where he was being held captive in Syria.

    1121 days ago
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