Steven Sotloff

Journalist with focus on conflict zones

Steven Sotloff - Journalist with focus on conflict zones
Born

May 11th, 1983
42 years ago

Died

2014
11 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

Links & References

Worked as a journalist in the Middle East, focusing on conflict areas including Syria and Iraq. Contributed articles to major publications such as Time magazine and the National Review. Captured while covering the Syrian civil war, Sotloff became a victim of terrorism in 2014. His story raised awareness about the dangers faced by journalists in war-torn regions.

Reported from war zones in Syria and Iraq

Contributed to Time magazine

Captured and executed by ISIS

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