Omar Omsen
Omar Omsen, born Omar Diaby, is a 50-year-old former preacher from Nice, France, who has gained notoriety as a leader of French jihadists in Syria. Recently, he was involved in a tense standoff with Syrian security forces, which escalated into negotiations to prevent violence after his group was besieged. Omsen has been accused of serious crimes, including the kidnapping of a French girl, leading to his group's confrontation with the authorities for the first time since the new regime's rise to power in December 2024.
Born on Oct 23, 1973 (52 years old)
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Omar Omsen, a 50-year-old preacher from Nice, led French jihadists during a standoff with Syrian security forces.
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