Hussein Khattab, Syria

Hussein Khattab, a journalist working for the Turkish media outlet TRT, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in northern city of Al-Bab on December 13.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the murder.  Al-Bab is controlled by Turkish militia groups.

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