Abdul Rahman Orfalli
Syrian protest leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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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 |
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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]