Jamal DM’d me in 2012, inquiring about Assad’s siege of civilians in Baba Amro in Homs, #Syria. He asked me how he cd help smuggle out the kids and elderly people who were injured after the non stop shelling of the city. I know of at least 3 people who are alive because of him.
Jamal has worked with several Syrian activists since 2011, offering his help and influence and doing everything he could to save human life. I and Syrians are forever indebted to his generousity, kindness, passion and humanity.
I waited 2.5 weeks, hoping for a miracle, refusing to believe that my friend was killed. I am out of words now. I really am.
All I can say now is that I wish Jamal’s family receive justice, I hope that the Saudi authorities at least rid them of the travel ban imposed on them. May this terrible news be the last news his family & loved ones ever hear in their lives. Jamal’s loss is our loss. May he RIP.
