Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 24-01-2017
The Gift of the Givers says while its sources on the ground in Syria have given their word and confirmed that photo journalist Shiraaz Mohamed is alive they have not provided proof of life.
Mohamad was kidnapped 14 days ago by gunmen in Turkey near the Syrian border.
Gift of the Givers Imtiaz Sooliman says they have received information through “connected” people who have confirmed that Shiraaz is alive including the group that has kidnapped him and the location where is he is being held.
“From all our interactions with the different people including a high profile Syrian journalist it appears that their information is credible. We can’t independently verify it as yet but we are not ignoring it. In the next 48 hours we are expecting more information so we wait patiently.”
Sooliman says they have created a task team to deal with the kidnapping of Mohammed.
“We have a very decisive plan and will use it as leverage if the need arises. But for now we want to diplomatically and amicably resolve the issue as no one really understands why Shiraaz was taken. So we are allowing a little more time for the processes to unfold in the best interests of Shiraaz.”
Sooliman says Gift of the Givers is also in possession of Mohamad’s belongings including his laptop and camera.
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