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Well-known Syrian citizen-journalist probably died in detention in 2013 (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 21, 2019

Ali Mahmoud Othman's family was recently told he died in detention and is seeking official confirmation of his death and the return of his body.
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