Mohammed Rafeh
Mohammed Rafeh | |
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| Born | 9 March 1982 Aleppo, Syria |
| Died | 2 November 2012 (aged 30) |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–2012 |
Mohammed Rafeh (Arabic: محمد رافع; 9 March 1982 – 2 November 2012) was a Palestinian Syrian actor popular around the Arab world. He was notable for his role as Ibrahim in the popular Syrian television series Bab Al-Hara.
Rafeh was born in Aleppo, a half Syrian and half Palestinian. His father was a Palestinian refugee and as well an actor, Ahmad Rafeh.[1] Mohammed Rafeh was notable for his support of the Syrian government. During the Syrian Civil War, Rafeh's picture appeared on a Facebook page titled "The black list of Syrian artists".[2] Rafeh's father said that Mohammed loved Syria and the president Bashar al-Assad.[1]
Death
[edit]Rafeh was kidnapped by the Free Syrian Army's al-Siddiq battalion on 2 November 2012 in Damascus' Barzeh neighborhood. On the same day, he was executed by gunshots to his head, neck and shoulders. On 4 November, his body was returned to his family and buried the next day.[1][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Dick, Marlin (5 November 2012). "Bab al-Hara actor murdered for alleged pro-regime activity". The Daily Star. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ^ "Prominent Syrian-born Palestinian actor killed by anti-Assad gunmen". Al Arabiya. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ^ Aneja, Atul (12 November 2012). "Tepid response to U.S. move". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 November 2012.