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Syria: From Gap Salesman to Rebel Executioner

Before the Syrian civil war began, Yaman Hamoud divided his time between college and working at a Gap store in Dubai. Now he is an executioner for the Free Syrian Army.

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By Richard Spencer

The journey from Gap store shop assistant to rebel executioner was short.

Six months ago, Yaman Hamoud was selling fashion, under the watchful eye of a British shop manager.

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