The Damascus headquarters of pro-government Syrian station Al-Ikhbariya were attacked yesterday. Information Minister Omran al-Zohbi told state television that the station’s offices were bombed, killing four security guards and three journalists. He also said that equipment was stolen from the station.
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Syrian pro-government TV station bombed
The Damascus headquarters of pro-government Syrian station Al-Ikhbariya were attacked yesterday. Information Minister Omran al-Zohbi told state television that the station’s offices were bombed, killing four security guards and three journalists. He also said that equipment was stolen from the station.
By Sara Yasin
28 Jun 12
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