Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh killed by Israeli forces | The Stream
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Published 2022-05-11
In a statement, Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the “blatant murder” that violates “international laws and norms”, and called Abu Akleh’s death a “heinous crime, through which it is intended to prevent the media from fulfilling its message”.
The killing comes just days after the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) and the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians filed a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court alleging “systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists”.
Abu Akleh, 51, was born in Jerusalem. She began working for Al Jazeera in 1997 and regularly reported from across the occupied Palestinian territory.
In this episode we discuss the global reaction to her killing, and ask if there will be any accountability.
All Comments (21)
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You don't have to be a Muslim to curse Israel, you just have to be a human being with humanity
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I am a south African lady,that grew up half my life in apartheid ,I mourn Srireen passing as I watched her for many years and admired her fearless without favour reporting,I related with her compassion and relentless duty bound journalist coverages,my deepest condolences to Srireen family and loved ones,she will always be remembered,I hope the waters will not become so muddied through the investigation into her ambush,she earned and deserves dignity.
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May she Rest In Peace. This is really sad. I hope people understand how much bravery is needed for a job like this. 🕊️
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I cry, I lament, I mourn. This and every single death, over the past too many decades, due to need for control from the international community, is horrendous. The ignorance surrounding this on-going tragedy is abhorrent. Open your eyes people, no matter your religious affiliation. Please.
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My mad respect to this courageous lady who devoted her life to the truth and saving others' lives.
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Silence is a crime
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Seeing things like this makes me seriously question why Americans continue to defend Israel after stuff like this. This is truly a tragedy and if the Israeli military thinks this is gonna improve their image, they’re dead wrong.
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Rip!!! Killers must be prosecuted!!!
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She was an excellent journalist and a true fighter for freedom, may her soul rest in peace
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Condolences to the family of this journalist.
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We're deeply sorry and extremly grief for her death and who did this should pay. May her soul grant jannah Yaa Allah.
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So... If this can be done to international journalists, with impunity, what does the average Palestinian face?
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My deepest condolences and respect for our Sister Shirin Abu Akleh. May Almighty Allah (swt) give her the highest place of Jannatul Ferdaus. from Bangladesh 🇧🇩😥🤲
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"Of course I get scared. In a specific moment you forget that fear. We don't throw ourselves to death. We go and we try to find where we can stand and how to protect the team with me before I think about how I am going to go up on the screen and what I am going to say" Abu Akleh, asked in 2017 by An-Najah NBC if she was afraid of being shot while reporting
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C'est un crime innacceptable contre une personne innoncente. Condoléances à sa famille,á ses amis et à ses collegues de travail. Paix à son âme!
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It's a matter of time. Truth shall prevail.
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Very sad news. It is imperative to determine responsibility for this.
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The EU, UK and US must be held accountable for selling weapons anf funding the terrorist, apartheid, occupier state of Isreal. The world must unite and sanction the US, UK and European countries for aiding the apartheid state.
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●very sad to hear this news. ●your martyrdom will not go in vain. You have inspired millions. ●millions want to be brave journalist like you. ●Allah swt has promised highest of the highest rank in heaven for the martyrdom. ●May Allah swt bless with sabr (patience) to your family and relatives. ●Very very thanks to Al Jazeera for mending diamonds like Shireen Nasri 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🇮🇳
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I’m shocked and speechless. You’ll always be remembered.😢😡
