Khalid Yare, a young Syrian boy who gained attention for speaking Somali fluently, announced in a media broadcast on Monday that he and his family are returning to Syria, with all travel expenses covered by Dahabshiil Group. The family, who arrived in Somaliland when Khalid was two years old, lived in Hargeisa for eight years and visited cities like Burco, Borama, and Wajaale.
When asked about his feelings after previously sharing concerns about the challenges of returning to Syria, Khalid said:
“This afternoon, my family and I are boarding a plane to Syria, thanks to Dahabshiil covering all our travel expenses.”
Expressing gratitude, Khalid shared a message for Dahabshiil:
“My message to Dahabshiil is: May Allah grant goodness to Dahabshiil, may Allah bless them, and may He reward them with great blessings for the support they’ve provided us.”
Reflecting on his time in Somaliland, he said to the community:
“Even if I forget in my mind, you’ll always be in my heart. You are good people, and may Allah bless you.”
Khalid’s story captured public attention after an earlier interview aired on MMTV, highlighting his remarkable journey and connection to Somaliland.