Majd Kamalmaz
Appearance
Majd Kamalmaz | |
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Nationality | American |
Known for | Detained in Syria since February 2017 |
Medical career | |
Field | Psychotherapy |
Majd Kamalmaz was an American psychotherapist from Arlington, Virginia, who was detained in Syria since February 2017. Until his death was announced on May 18th 2024.
His children appealed to Donald Trump for help.[1][2][3] Kamalmaz is reported to be a diabetic.[4][5]
Kamalmaz's family is a part of the Bring Our Families Home campaign which advocates to bring home wrongful detainees and hostages. Kamalmaz's image is featured in a 15-foot mural in Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) along with other Americans wrongfully detained abroad.[3] He was announced deceased on May 18th 2024.
References
- ^ Family of Majd Kamalmaz, American detained in Syria, appeal to Trump for help. CBS NEWS online. January 22, 2019, 7:18 AM. Accessed January 24, 2019.
- ^ 'His Success Gives Us Hope': Family Calls on Trump to Free Man Imprisoned in Syria. Fox News Insider. "As seen on The Story with Martha MacCallum" January 21, 2019. 10:22 pm.
- ^ a b McLaughlin EC. Family of doctor detained in Syria calls on Trump to broker deal for his release. CNN. January 22, 2019. Updated 3:00 PM ET, Tuesday, January 22, 2019.
- ^ An American disappeared in Syria 2 years ago. His family appeals to Trump for help. New York Times. January 20, 2019.
- ^ Seeking help, family breaks silence on American missing in Syria. Nissenbaum D. Wall Street Journal. January 20, 2019.