Ayham Khazaal, Iraq

Islamic State group militants shot dead Ayham Khazaal, a broadcaster in the local television of Sama al-Mosul, on April 16, 2016 in the north-western Iraqi city of Mosul, ARA News reported. The militants also executed Khazaal’s brother, Nashwan. The brothers were accused of spying for the U.S.-led coalition and Iraqi security forces.

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