Jordan King Abdullah II yesterday bestowed a medal on Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in recognition of her role in covering the occupation’s crimes, Anadolu news agency reported. This came during the official ceremony marking Jordan’s 76th Independence Day held at Al Husseiniya Palace, the Royal Court said in a statement. “The King has bestowed the Order of Independence of the First Degree on the martyr journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, in appreciation of her great role in covering events as a field reporter, and her distinction in performing her duties with courage from within the occupied Palestinian territories, and conveying the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people,” the statement said. The medal was received by her brother, Antoine Abu Akleh on behalf of the family. Israel assassinated Al Jazeera journalist […]