Crime

Three-month old Maldivian baby dies in Syria

05 Feb 2015, 7:36 PM
Media sources have reported that a three-month old Maldivian baby has died in Syria after being taken their with her parents.
According to reports, the baby died as a result of respiratory difficulties around one week ago due to lack of adequate healthcare.
It was also reported that, after the child had fallen ill, the mother attempted to travel back to the Maldives but was prevented from contacting relatives due to the lack of cooperation from her husband and other jihadists.
Her parents are said to have travelled to Syria for jihad around two months ago, crossing into the country from Turkey.

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