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– Joint call: Secure safe passage for all media workers wishing to leave Aleppo (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News December 14, 2016

As forces loyal to the Syrian government are taking over territories within the city of Aleppo, press freedom groups call on all parties to the conflict to ensure that steps are taken to safeguard the lives of all civilians, including media workers living and working and leaving Aleppo.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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