Omar Souleyman: singer held by Turkey over alleged militant links is freed

Omar Souleyman: singer held by Turkey over alleged militant links is freed

Syrian questioned by police after reports he has ties to banned Kurdish People’s Protection Units

Celebrated Syrian singer Omar Souleyman, who has performed at festivals around the world, has been released after being detained over alleged links to Kurdish militants.

Souleyman was freed at 10.30pm (19.30 GMT) after a confusing day during which he was released in the morning before being taken back to a detention centre.

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November 20, 2021 at 12:27AM