(MENAFN) A reward of USD1 million has been announced by the United States for information about Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria since 2012, Jordan Timed reported.
The FBI announced the reward this week, without any explanation on the timing.
"The timing of this reward is unrelated to any specific event," an FBI spokeswoman said.
Tice, 36, is believed to the only American journalist currently held in Syria, one of the most dangerous countries for the news media in recent years.
"We're thrilled the US government is putting out this reward," said Margaux Ewen, head of the US office for the organization.
"We hope it will encourage anyone with information on Austin Tice to come forward."
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