Maldivian man killed in Syria fighting
Local media said the man from Naavaidhu island, who took the name Abu Saad Al-Maldifi, travelled to Syria early this year.
25 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
A 25-year-old Maldivian has died fighting in Syria with the al-Qaeda affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, formerly known as the Nusra Front.
Local media said the man from Naavaidhu island, who took the name Abu Saad Al-Maldifi, travelled to Syria early this year.
He died last week in a targeted attack, Mihaaru reported citing a source close to the man.
The Al Masdar News agency said he was killed during clashes at Beit Jinn, which borders Israel.
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