Aisha Al-Qassab , Ayat 's mother , said as tears streamed down her face . 18-year - old newlywed Sara Al - Qassab was recently kidnapped by rebels in Syria . She and her husband saw their marriage as acts of defiance against al - Assad . Her husband called her a martyr .
18-year - old newlywed Sara Al - Qassab was recently kidnapped by rebels in Syria . She and her husband saw their marriage as acts of defiance against al - Assad . Her husband called her a martyr .