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Bahrain condemns killing of Palestinian-American journalist while on duty

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain strongly condemned the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, which took place near the Jenin refugee camp in the Palestinian territories while she was on duty.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is a violation of the rules and principles of the international humanitarian law.

A second journalist, Ali Al Samudi, was also shot and is in a stable condition.

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The Ministry expressed the sincere sympathy and condolences of the Kingdom to the Palestinian people, the family of the victim, and the Arab journalists, wishing Al Samudi a speedy recovery.

It also demanded an immediate comprehensive investigation of the crime and to bring the perpetrators to justice.