A British Columbia man who went to Syria seeking adventure has been detained in the war-ravaged country, and Canada's foreign ministry says there is little it can do to help him. Asked about Baxter, Global Affairs Canada confirmed it is aware of a Canadian who has been detained in Syria. Given the security situation on the ground, the Government of Canada's ability to provide consular assistance in any part of Syria is extremely limited," said Global Affairs spokesman Stefano Maron. I just want him home - Andrea Leclair, mother of Kristian Lee BaxterThe Global Affairs travel advisory warns all Canadians to avoid travelling to the country because of the ongoing war. Baxter was supposed to be home Dec. 13 and his travel visa to Syria expired on Dec. 12 or 13, she said.

Source: CBC News January 05, 2019 04:30 UTC