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Shireen Abu Akleh
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Memorial Page for Shireen Abu Akleh

Apr 3, 1971 – May 11, 2022(51 years)Died in:Jenin, Palestine

Palestinian-American journalist

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Cause of Death

gunshot wound

Religion

Eastern Orthodoxy

Burial Place

Mount Zion Cemetery

Occupation(3)

journalistreportertelevision journalist

Awards(3)

Order of JerusalemCourage in Journalism AwardOrder of Courage

Education(3)

Yarmouk UniversityJordan University of Science and TechnologyRosary Sisters of Jerusalem

Shireen Abu Akleh (* April 3, 1971 in Jerusalem; † May 11, 2022 in Jenin) was a palestinian-American journalist. She was 51 years old. Her education included Yarmouk University, Jordan University of Science and Technology and Rosary Sisters of Jerusalem. Her faith was Eastern Orthodoxy. Her awards include Order of Jerusalem, Courage in Journalism Award and Order of Courage. Her cause of death was gunshot wound. She was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery.

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Born in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District

1971

Al Jazeera

1997

until 2022

Order of Courage

2003

Order of Jerusalem

2022

Died in Jenin, Palestine (gunshot wound)

2022

Courage in Journalism Award

2023

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Shireen Abu Akleh. Forever remembered.