A Syrian internet freedom activist was executed soon after he disappeared from prison in late 2015, his wife and supporters say they have learned. Bassel Khartabil’s wife said he was killed in October 2015 after receiving a death sentence. Read the full article
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Bassel Khartabil: Syrian internet freedom activist ‘executed’ (BBC News)
A Syrian internet freedom activist was executed soon after he disappeared from prison in late 2015, his wife and supporters say they have learned. Bassel Khartabil’s wife said he was killed in October 2015 after receiving a death sentence. Read the full article
02 Aug 17
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