( CNN ) -- French journalist Olivier Voisin has died from injuries suffered while working in Syria , the office of French President Francois Hollande said Sunday . Voisin suffered a head wound and later died at a hospital in Turkey , French officials said in a written statement . Voisin , a photographer , was working for Reporters Without Borders and was embedded with a Syrian opposition group . The media organization said Voisin was covering the civil war in Idlib when he was wounded in an explosion Thursday . `` His death is a tragic reminder of the risks taken by journalists to inform our fellow citizens , regardless of the dangers . This exemplary commitment deserves recognition for all , '' the French statement said . The violence in Syria continues after nearly two years of fighting with no end in sight . On Sunday , the opposition Local Coordination Committees of Syria said 57 people were killed in fighting across the country . Of the casualties , 23 civilians were killed in the capital of Damascus or one of its suburbs , according to the group . CNN can not confirm casualties as access to the country has been severely restricted .
French photojournalist dies as a result of gunshot wounds , French officials say . He was covering a battle in Idlib , Reporters Without Borders opposition group says . French officials send statement , say death is reminder of risks . Opposition group says 57 people were killed Sunday in fighting across the country .