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215:. Nechirvan is Massoud Barzani's nephew, while Masrur is his son. Osman wrote articles for independent news websites, only a few of which have been translated into English. He started writing as a journalist in 2004. in his short time of journalist, he became a well known person among liberals and critical thinkers.
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minibus with a concealed number plate stopped in front of the college just as Osman exited. The men then pushed him into the van and drove off. His handcuffed body was found two days later outside Mosul, Iraq, with two bullets in his head.
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