Abdul Rahman Orfalli was an anti-government organizer during the current Syrian uprising, who played a principal role in organizing the original demonstrations in March 2011.[1] On March 20, 2012, he was reported to have been killed in heavy shelling by the Syrian army in an offensive on Homs.
Abdul Rahman Orfalli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1989 |
| Died | March 20, 2012 (aged 22–23) |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Known for | An Arab Spring leader in Syria |
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. 2012-03-21. Archived from the original on 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
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. 2012-03-20. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
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.