2 International Organizations slam killing journalists Jehan Belkin, Nazim Daştan

 PEN MENA condemned Turkey's attack on journalists Jehan Belkin and Nazim Daştan In a post on Platform X, the organization wrote, "We condemn the killing of the Kurdish journalists by Turkish airstrike on northern Syria. We urge Turkey to immediately investigate and hold those responsible accountable."

 Similarly, the WomenInJournalism strongly condemned the attack on the two journalists, extending heartfelt condolences to their families, colleagues, and loved ones.

 In its post on Platform X, the organization expressed its outrage, saying, "Women in Journalism is appalled by the Turkish airstrike that killed the two journalists near the Tishrin Dam on the outskirts of Kobani. They were covering attacks on the dam when their vehicle was directly targeted, injuring their driver."

 The organization highlighted that the attack, described as a "tragedy," comes amidst escalating Turkish attacks in NE Syria. It further noted that Jehan was the third journalist killed by a Turkish drone strike this year, following the deaths of Gulistan Tara and Hero Bahaddin in Sulaymaniyah on August 23, 2024.

The organization  called for an immediate, independent investigation to determine whether these journalists were deliberately targeted. It emphasized that deliberately targeting journalists in a conflict zone constitutes a "war crime" and stressed the need to hold Turkey accountable for irs crimes.

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