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Eduardo Garrido
Eduardo Garrido is a Spanish journalist who was kidnapped in 2017 while reporting on the conflict in Syria. He was working for the Spanish news agency EFE at the time of his abduction.
Kidnapping
Garrido was kidnapped on August 13, 2017, while he was reporting on the situation in the city of Deir ez-Zor, Syria. He was taken by an armed group, reportedly affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS).
Rescue
After several months of captivity, Garrido was rescued on November 22, 2017, by a joint operation between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the US military. He was freed along with two other journalists, who were also being held captive by ISIS.
Reaction
The kidnapping and subsequent rescue of Garrido sparked widespread outrage and concern for the safety of journalists reporting from conflict zones. The incident highlighted the risks and challenges faced by journalists working in war-torn areas, and the importance of protecting their safety and freedom.
Sources
- Reuters: "Spanish journalist kidnapped in Syria freed in US-led operation"
- BBC News: "Spanish journalist freed from ISIS captivity in Syria"
- EFE: "Eduardo Garrido, el periodista español secuestrado en Siria, es liberado en operación conjunta con EE UU"