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| Title | Journalists Killed in 2011 - Motive Confirmed: Mohammed al-Nabbous |
| Publisher | Committee to Protect Journalists |
| Country | Libya |
| Publication Date | 20 December 2011 |
| Cite as | Committee to Protect Journalists, Journalists Killed in 2011 - Motive Confirmed: Mohammed al-Nabbous, 20 December 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4f045a97c.html [accessed 28 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Journalists Killed in 2011 - Motive Confirmed: Mohammed al-Nabbous
Libya Al-Hurra TV
March 19, 2011, in Benghazi, Libya
An unknown gunman shot al-Nabbous, founder of the online opposition outlet Libya Al-Hurra TV, while he was covering a battle in Benghazi, according to news reports. He was the second journalist to be killed during the armed conflict between Libyan rebels and forces loyal to leader Muammar Qaddafi.
Al-Nabbous, 28, was streaming live audio from the scene of the battle when his feed was suddenly interrupted. Described as the face of citizen journalism in Libya, al-Nabbous established Libya Al-Hurra TV to stream live feeds online and post commentary concerning the popular uprising. Al-Nabbous' broadcasts started on February 19, one month before he was killed.
| Medium: | Internet |
| Job: | Camera Operator, Internet Reporter, Publisher / Owner |
| Beats Covered: | War |
| Gender: | Male |
| Local or Foreign: | Local |
| Freelance: | Yes |
| Type of Death: | Crossfire/Combat-Related |
| Suspected Source of Fire: | Paramilitary Group |
Topics: Freedom of information, Freedom of expression,
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