Saif Talal

Year: 2016

Nationality: Iraq

Killed by: Political Group

Location: Baquba, Diyala province, Iraq

Press organization: Al-Sharqiya

What's Saif Talal's story?

Talal, a correspondent for the independent television channel Al-Sharqiya, was shot dead alongside one of the station’s cameraman, Hassan al-Anbaki, on January 12, 2016, according to the channel and news reports. Talal and al-Anbaki were driving near the Diyala province capital of Baquba when unidentified gunmen intercepted their vehicle, forced them to get out the car, and opened fire, according to news reports that cited unnamed security officials.

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