American teacher stabbed to death by burka suspect in Abu Dhabi Mall An American teacher had been stabbed to death by an attacker in a burka at a shopping centre in Abu Dhabi, sparking fresh fears for the safety of foreigners in the region. Ibolya Ryan, 47, was taken to the hospital after the frenzied attack on Monday but later died of her injuries. Detectives released CCTV footage which showed how the suspect - whose gender is not yet known - lay in wait for the primary school teacher for an hour before following her into the bathroom of the upmarket Bourik Mall. The suspect, who can be seen wearing a traditional black robe, gloves and face cover known as an abaya, then reportedly stabbed the mother of 11-year-old twin boys six times before fleeing. Mrs Ryan had posted on an online profile of her experiences in Abu Dhabi. I wanted to experience the Arab world and experience their culture and daily life, she wrote on a teacher-recruiting site. I am working in a very traditional neighborhood and it is very unique to learn and understand their culture. “‘Also I have high interest in other languages; one of my goals while here in the UAE is to gain some proficiency in Arabic.” Americas embassy in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, issued new security advice to US citizens. In a statement, the embassy said: “On December 1, a US citizen was killed in a public restroom at a shopping mall on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi. The US Embassy is working with all the appropriate authorities to seek further information.” https://youtube/watch?v=Mrhb_GGInkY
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:05:29 +0000
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