Abdul Rahman Orfalli
Appearance
Abdul Rahman Orfalli | |
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Born | 1989 |
Died | March 20, 2012 (aged 22–23) |
Nationality | Syrian |
Known for | An Arab Spring leader in Syria |
Abdul Rahman Orfalli was an anti-government organizer during the Syrian revolution, who played a principal role in organizing the original demonstrations in March 2011.[1] On 20 March 2012, he was reported to have been killed in heavy shelling by the Syrian army in an offensive on Homs.
The Homs Coordination Committee said heavy shelling killed Orfalli, 23.[2] He had been arrested twice and tortured during a five-month detainment before returning to Homs to lead anti-government violence, the group said.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rights group cites Syrian opposition for 'serious human rights abuses'". CNN. 21 March 2012. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
He had been arrested twice and tortured during a five-month detainment before returning to Homs to lead demonstrations, the group said.
- ^ "Government forces renew assault on Homs". United Press International. 20 March 2012. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
The Homs Coordination Committee said heavy shelling killed Abdul Rahman Orfalli, 23, one of the principal organizers of the first protests in the city last March, CNN reported.