Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Sydney Muslim leader who travelled to Libya during the uprising is feared to have died.


WAR IN LIBYA
Sydney cleric feared dead in Libya - Sydney Morning Herald  
Sydney Muslim leader who travelled to Libya during the uprising is feared to have died.

The Australian relatives of Sheikh Naser Zuway, president of the Australian Union of Africa and Arab Associations, were informed yesterday that his body was being sent from Sirte to an uncle's house seven hours' drive from the city.

Sheikh Zuway entered Libya overland from Egypt in February to be with his wife and children who were trapped in the country while on holiday. He decided to stay to support the uprising.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/sydney-muslim-leader-feared-dead-in-libya-20111019-1m6vx.html#ixzz1bBlOosEh