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.
JOHANNESBURG – Abducted South African journalist Shiraaz Mohamed said that he fears for his life in a video received by the Gift of the Givers.
The organisation received the video earlier this month which it said was a promising move towards bringing the journalist back to South Africa.Mohamed said that he fears for his life as Russian forces are bombing areas around the compound where he was being held captive. “I live in fear of my life; I’m scared. We’re being bombed in the area that I’m in. It’s been bombed by the Russian air force. Bombs are getting closer and closer. I need your help, please help me.” The first proof of life for the abducted journalist was in January 2018.“We’ve had hostages been in captivity for five years, seven months like Steven and others. So, it’s very difficult to say but we’re looking at the video and we hope everything will work faster.
Sooliman said that his teams were working with the International Relations Department during negotiations.
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