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U.S. confirms death of American fighting in Syria

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (KUNA) -- A US citizen has died in Syria, the National Security Council (NSC) at the White House confirmed on Wednesday.
Douglas McCain, a young African-American from Minneapolis that converted to Islam, is believed to have been fighting alongside the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), according to national media reports. However, the government has not provided details on his activities.
"We continue to use every tool we possess to disrupt and dissuade individuals from traveling abroad for violent jihad and to track and engage those who return," NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden said in a brief statement. (end) ys.ajs