Monday, March 21, 2011

Face of Citizen Journalism in Libya Is Killed

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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