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4/29/13

Syria: Veteran Italian war correspondent missing in Syria

An Italian journalist has been missing in Syria for 20 days, his newspaper La Stampa says.

Domenico Quirico, 62, an experienced war reporter, entered Syria from Lebanon on 6 April saying he would be out of touch for a week.

La Stampa says there was sporadic phone contact until 9 April since when nothing has been heard.

The conflict in Syria has made it one of the most dangerous places for journalists to work in.
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, Syria was the most deadly country for reporters in 2012.

Read more: BBC News - Veteran Italian war correspondent missing in Syria

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