Journalists reported killed near Basra

Ronn_Bman · 03-22-2003, 05:11 PM

Apparently four journalist have been reported killed in the fighting near Basra. I first heard this this morning. Their nationalities are French, UK, and US. The US military says that these were not journalist who were traveling with coalition forces.

Animal · 03-22-2003, 05:38 PM

My heart goes out to the family and friends of these journalists, and to all who lose their lives during this conflict. When things like this happen, it makes our problems seem quite trivial in comparison.

Iron_Ranger · 03-22-2003, 06:27 PM

Wasnt there an Austrailian journalist who got killed as well? Maybe I misheard.

Lanesra · 03-22-2003, 06:35 PM

The last I heard at 22:30 gmt they were still missing, lets hope they make it back safe. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2875969.stm

Larry_OHF · 03-22-2003, 10:13 PM

This is terrible news...

Sever · 03-23-2003, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Iron_Ranger:
Wasnt there an Austrailian journalist who got killed as well? Maybe I misheard.

Yes, there was an Aussie cameraman killed in a suicide attack. Several others were also killed. None were travelling alongside coalition forces. Here's the link.

Reeka · 03-23-2003, 04:21 PM

I heard that a British journalist was killed by friendly fire.

Lanesra · 03-23-2003, 04:51 PM

Apparently, Terry Lloyd was taken to Basra hospital ,where he died of his wounds.
There is still confusion as to who fired the shots that killed him.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2878777.stm

Ronn_Bman · 03-23-2003, 04:58 PM

Although not confirmed, it seems highly likely that it was friendly fire based on the cameraman's statement that there was coalition fire directed at nearby vehicles with Iraqi solders in them.

Reeka · 03-23-2003, 05:05 PM

It is a sad unfortunate fact of war that there are some casualties due to friendly fire.

03-22-2003, 05:11 PM	#1
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03-22-2003, 05:38 PM	#2
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03-22-2003, 06:27 PM	#3
Iron_Ranger Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 18, 2002 Location: Where Eagles Dare Age: 36 Posts: 1,391	Wasnt there an Austrailian journalist who got killed as well? Maybe I misheard. __________________ <br />[url]\"http://www.bratgirlcentral.com/cgi-bin/ouapforum/ikonboard/ikonboard.cgi\" target=\"_blank\">Once Upon A Paper</a><br />Living on a razors edge<br />Balancing on ledge<br />Living on a razors edge

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03-23-2003, 04:21 PM	#7
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 70 Posts: 3,255	I heard that a British journalist was killed by friendly fire. __________________ <b>Order of the Holy Flame</b><br /><i>Member of Clan HADB</i><br /><b>Laughing Hyena</b><br /><i>Clan Liaison, IW Peace Keeping Force</i><br /><i>[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com/Forum/index.php?board=29\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River VoiceChat!</a><br />Last Saturday of every month. <br />See the forum link for scheduling!<br /><b> </b><br /></i><br /><b>Admin and Co-Owner of [url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River</a></b><br />[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\"></a>

03-22-2003, 06:35 PM	#4
Lanesra Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Twititania, Europe Age: 63 Posts: 1,221	The last I heard at 22:30 gmt they were still missing, lets hope they make it back safe. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2875969.stm

03-23-2003, 04:51 PM	#8
Lanesra Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: Twititania, Europe Age: 63 Posts: 1,221	Apparently, Terry Lloyd was taken to Basra hospital ,where he died of his wounds. There is still confusion as to who fired the shots that killed him. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2878777.stm

03-23-2003, 04:58 PM	#9
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Although not confirmed, it seems highly likely that it was friendly fire based on the cameraman's statement that there was coalition fire directed at nearby vehicles with Iraqi solders in them. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

03-23-2003, 05:05 PM	#10
Reeka Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA Age: 70 Posts: 3,255	It is a sad unfortunate fact of war that there are some casualties due to friendly fire. __________________ <b>Order of the Holy Flame</b><br /><i>Member of Clan HADB</i><br /><b>Laughing Hyena</b><br /><i>Clan Liaison, IW Peace Keeping Force</i><br /><i>[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com/Forum/index.php?board=29\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River VoiceChat!</a><br />Last Saturday of every month. <br />See the forum link for scheduling!<br /><b> </b><br /></i><br /><b>Admin and Co-Owner of [url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\">The Silver River</a></b><br />[url]\"http://www.the-silver-river.com\" target=\"_blank\"></a>

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