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Damascus : The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Wednesday said at least 70 journalists and media workers were trapped in southernwestern Syrian districts of Daraa and Quneitra due to the Syrian government's offensive against Islamic rebel factions. CPJ is a New York-based, independent, non-profit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. On June 19, forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad launched an offensive in southern Syria and recovered 80 per cent of the territory, Efe news reported. CPJ Middle East and North Africa Programme Coordinator Sherif Mansour said from Washington:...