Bilal Abdul Kareem
Bilal Abdul Kareem is a journalist with Freelance in Syria. Imprisoned as of December 22, 2025; charges: Unknown.
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Bilal Abdul Kareem is a journalist with Freelance in Syria. Imprisoned as of December 22, 2025; charges: Unknown.
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