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*Libya Al-Hurra TV [http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb] ''official Libya Alhurra TV Livestream'' |
*Libya Al-Hurra TV [http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb] ''official Libya Alhurra TV Livestream'' |
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*We are All Mohammed Nabbous [http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_158798694177753] ''Facebook group dedicated to Mo's memory'' |
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Revision as of 18:14, 19 March 2011
Mohammed Nabbous (d. March 19, 2011), also known by his moniker "Mo," was a Libyan blogger and civilian journalist in Benghazi, Libya. In the wake of the February 2011 uprising in Libya, he founded Libya Al-Hurra TV, the first private television station established in territory controlled by the National Transitional Council.[1]
Mohammad Nabbous محمد النبوس | |
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| File:MohammadNabbous.jpg Mohammad Nabbous broadcasting live from Benghazi, February 19, 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 19 March 2011 Benghazi, Libya |
| Occupation | Journalist, Founder: Libya Alhurra TV |
Background
Work with Libya Alhurra TV
On February 19, 2011, in the first live broadcast from war-torn Benghazi after the Libyan revolution began, Mo declared, "I am not afraid to die, I am afraid to lose the battle."[2]
Over the last few days and hours of his life, Mo continued reporting via video and providing commentary regarding the bombing of the Benghazi power station and fuel tank explosion on March 17, Gaddafi forces firing missiles on Benghazi from near-by city Sultan on March 18, the destruction and civilian attacks by Gaddafi forces in the morning of March 19, and the death of the youngest Gaddafi victims: 4 months-old and 5 year-old children killed, while sleeping in their bedroom by a missile in the morning of March 19. "What if that was our house, what if that was our bedroom?" Mo asked.
Death
Nabbous was killed by forces loyal to Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi in Benghazi while reporting on false claims of a cease-fire made by the Gaddafi regime in response to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973.[3]
"He touched the hearts of many with his bravery and indomitable spirit. He will be dearly missed and leaves behind his young wife and unborn child", said Sharon Lynch, TV station representative.[4]
Nabbous was allegedly shot in the head by snipers soon after exposing the Gaddafi regime's false reports related to the cease-fire declaration. Nabbous was in critical condition until he passed away around 3 p.m. CET. Nabbous' wife announced his tragic death in a video on Libya Al-Hurra TV.[5][6]
Legacy
"I want to let know all of you know that Mohammed died for this cause and let's hope that Libya will become free," Nabbous' wife said through tears. "Thank you everyone. And let's not stop doing what we are doing until this is over. What he has started has got to go on, no matter what happens," she added. "I need everyone to just do as much as they can for this cause. Please keep the channel going and move every authority you have. They are still bombing, they are still shooting and more people are going to die. Don't let what Mo started go for nothing, people, make it worth it," she urged everyone assisting the network and the Libya cause.[7]
Nabbous was perceived as the face of the Libyan revolution and was one of the first people to be interviewed by western journalists soon after Benghazi was liberated by Libyan opposition forces. "I am not afraid to die, I am afraid to lose the battle!"[8] was one of Nabbous' early declarations on February 19, 2011 following the establishment of the channel. "That's why I want the media to see what's going on."[9] He is survived by his wife and unborn child.[10]
References
- ^ http://blogs.aljazeera.net/live/africa/libya-live-blog-march-19
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyIyz44oKQQ&t=5m37s
- ^ http://www.boingboing.net/2011/03/19/libya-mohammed-mo-al.html
- ^ "Reporter shot dead by Gaddafi forces".
- ^ http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb
- ^ http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb/video?clipId=pla_9745ec21-c64d-440f-abe7-a412e7db456d&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb
- ^ http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb/video?clipId=pla_9745ec21-c64d-440f-abe7-a412e7db456d&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyIyz44oKQQ&t=5m37s
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyIyz44oKQQ&t=5m37s
- ^ "Reporter shot dead by Gaddafi forces".
External links
- Libya Al-Hurra TV [1] official Libya Alhurra TV Livestream
- We are All Mohammed Nabbous [2] Facebook group dedicated to Mo's memory
