Sami al-Izoo faces an unprecedented crisis after witnessing his brother's abduction, culminating in a daunting ransom demand of $400,000. This demand follows a spate of kidnappings in Syria since a rebel coalition took control, dismissing the previous security forces. Sami, lacking resources, is desperately attempting to raise funds by selling personal assets, but fears it won't suffice. This situation reflects the broader turmoil in Syria where the absence of effective law enforcement due to political changes has exacerbated criminal activities, leaving citizens vulnerable and in despair over their safety.
The first ransom demand came in a text message on Sami al-Izoo's phone 10 days after he witnessed his brother being kidnapped, forced into a truck with dark tinted windows by six masked men.
Sami al-Izoo is trying to raise the $400,000 that the kidnappers want, but he doubts that selling everything he owns will be enough to cover the ransom.
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