The NGO Truth Collective South Africa has just returned from a 12-day trip to Syria where it tried to broker Mohamed’s deal and has obtained photos and videos of Mohamed, as proof of life.
The NGO is being supported by Deputy International Relations Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo and the Syrian government, which has agreed to release four rebel fighters in a hostage swap.
Mohamed entered the country illegally as part of a Gift of the Givers delegation in December and was kidnapped last month as he was preparing to return home.
Director of Truth Collective South Africa Bakar al-Maharmeh says an intermediary, who is speaking to the rebels holding Mohamed, has produced proof of life.
