Mohammad Nabbous set up an independent internet TV station in Benghazi
The death has been announced of Mohammad Nabbous, described as the "face of citizen journalism in Libya".
According to a posting at guardian.co.uk, Nabbous was apparently shot dead by Gaddafi forces in Benghazi on Saturday.
Known as "Mo", Nabbous set up Libya al-Hurra TV, which broadcast raw feeds and commentary from Benghazi, on Livestream.
Andy Carvin, social media strategist at NPR, said on Twitter: "Mohammad Nabbous was my primary contact in Libya, and the face of Libyan citizen journalism. And now he's dead, killed in a firefight."
Sharon Lynch, TV station representative, said: "He touched the hearts of many with his bravery and indomnitable spirit. He will be dearly missed and leaves behind his young wife and unborn child."
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