Syria - Syrian journalist killed in Aleppo, rebels blamed

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Read in Arabic (بالعربية) The pro-government TV station Al-Dounia has reported that the journalist Suhail Mahmoud Al-Ali died on 4 January from gunshot injuries received while covering fierce fighting in the city of Aleppo. The government media are blaming his death on opposition rebels, who they continue to describe as “terrorists.” Al-Ali's death brings to 19 the number of journalists killed in connection with their work since the start of the Syrian uprising in March 2011. At least 45 (...)

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