Journalists Killed in 2014 - Motive Confirmed: Omar Abdul Qader
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Date:
23 December 2014
Al-Mayadeen
March 8, 2014, in Deir Al-Zour, Syria
Abdul Qader, a cameraman working for the Beirut-based TV station Al-Mayadeen, was killed while covering clashes between government and rebel forces in the eastern province of Deir Al-Zour, according to news reports. According to the pro-Syrian government outlet Al-Mayadeen, Omar Abdul Qader was shot in the neck by a sniper.
There were conflicting reports about whether Abdul Qader died in a hospital or while being transported to a local hospital. Videos posted by Al-Mayadeen and other pro-government outlets show Abdul Qader's body being carried by government forces on a stretcher.
Al-Mayadeen reported that Abdul Qader was buried in Deir Al-Zour on March 9.
| Medium: | Television |
| Job: | Camera Operator |
| Beats Covered: | War |
| Gender: | Male |
| Local or Foreign: | Local |
| Freelance: | No |
| Type of Death: | Crossfire/Combat-Related |
| Suspected Source of Fire: | Political Group |
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