Get Updates
Get notified of breaking news, exclusive insights, and must-see stories!

ISIS horror: Female journalist executed over alleged espionage

London, Jan 6: A female journalist has been executed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in Raqqa for allegedly spying on them, media reported.

Victim identified as Ruqia Hassan, who regularly shared information about daily lives of residents living under ISIS stronghold Raqqa in Syria under the pen name Nissan Ibrahim.

ISIS executes female journalist

She was executed by the group after they alleged her of spying on them. It is not clear when was arrested by the ISIS.

'Go ahead and cut off the internet, our messenger pigeons won't complain,' Ms Hassan wrote for the final time, maintaining her good sense of humour and hope even during the most difficult of times.

Ruqia's family got to know about her death three days ago and were told she was found guilty of carrying out counts of espionage.

ISIS has executed many people who dare to speak against their rule or providing intelligence information about their movements in Raqqa.

OneIndia News

Notifications
Settings
Clear Notifications
Notifications
Use the toggle to switch on notifications
  • Block for 8 hours
  • Block for 12 hours
  • Block for 24 hours
  • Don't block
Gender
Select your Gender
  • Male
  • Female
  • Others
Age
Select your Age Range
  • Under 18
  • 18 to 25
  • 26 to 35
  • 36 to 45
  • 45 to 55
  • 55+