About Thwaiba Kanafani
Born 1972. Thwaiba Kanafani is a Syrian and Canadian engineer.
Thwaiba Kanafani (; born 1972) is a Syrian-Canadian engineer whose 2012 decision to volunteer to fight with Syrian rebels against the Bashar al-Assad regime triggered world-wide coverage. The world-wide media coverage encouraged young Muslims to travel to Syria to fight against Assad, many of whom would later join ISIS.
Life Kanafani had emigrated to Canada in 2002, after working in the United Arab Emirates.
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Who is Thwaiba Kanafani?
Canadian Syrian engineer
When was Thwaiba Kanafani born?
Thwaiba Kanafani was born in 1972 in Damascus.
What is Thwaiba Kanafani's occupation?
Thwaiba Kanafani is an engineer.
What nationality is Thwaiba Kanafani?
Thwaiba Kanafani is Syrian and Canadian.
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