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Funeral of British doctor who died in Syria to take place on Boxing Day Funeral of British doctor who died in Syria to take place on Boxing Day
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The funeral of a British doctor who died while being held in custody in Syria will take place on Boxing Day.The funeral of a British doctor who died while being held in custody in Syria will take place on Boxing Day.
Dr Abbas Khan was on the verge of being released when his family were told of his death by what the Syrian government calls suicide and they say was political murder. Dr Abbas Khan was on the verge of being released when his family were told of his death. The Syrian government says it was suicide; the family claims it was political murder.
The 32-year-old orthopaedic surgeon from London was captured in November last year in the ancient city of Aleppo after travelling from Turkey to help victims of hospital bombings. His death was announced on 17 December.The 32-year-old orthopaedic surgeon from London was captured in November last year in the ancient city of Aleppo after travelling from Turkey to help victims of hospital bombings. His death was announced on 17 December.
Khan's family released a statement via their solicitor Nabeel Sheikh on Christmas Day, announcing plans for his funeral and burial.Khan's family released a statement via their solicitor Nabeel Sheikh on Christmas Day, announcing plans for his funeral and burial.
He said: "Dr Abbas Khan's funeral prayer will take place at midday on Boxing Day at Regent's Park mosque, London. He said: "Dr Abbas Khan's funeral prayer will take place at midday on Boxing Day at Regent's Park mosque, London. Dr Khan will then be taken to Ilford, east London, to be laid to rest. Anyone who wishes to pay their respects is welcome to attend."
"Dr Khan will then be taken to Ilford, east London, to be laid to rest. Anyone who wishes to pay their respects is welcome to attend." The doctor's mother, Fatima, has denied claims made by Syria's deputy foreign minister Faisal Mekdad that her son killed himself. Earlier this month, the family revealed a letter in which the doctor expressed his optimism at being released, and his hopes of being home in time for Christmas.
The doctor's mother, Fatima, has denied claims made by Syria's deputy foreign minister Faisal Mekdad that her son killed himself.
Earlier this month, the family revealed a letter in which the doctor expressed his optimism at being released, and his hopes of being home in time for Christmas.
Abbas leaves behind his wife Hanna, 30, a son, Abdullah, six, and daughter, Rurayya, seven.Abbas leaves behind his wife Hanna, 30, a son, Abdullah, six, and daughter, Rurayya, seven.
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