Lebanese Emigrant Killed in South Africa

A Lebanese emigrant was shot dead in the South African city of Johannesburg, reports said on Thursday.

Ahmed Hashem Abou Draa was shot and killed by an unknown assailant who tried to rob him, reports added.

Abou Draa lived in Johannesburg with his wife, Karimah Hassan, and his four children.

He hails from the southern city of Sidon.

His body will be transported to Lebanon for burial in his hometown.