A freelance photojournalist reports that Reuters photographer Asmaa Waguih is receiving medical attention in Egypt after being shot in the leg. She is reportedly conscious, but the injury is serious.
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This Reuters slideshow includes several of her recent photos taken in Cairo.
Photos of today's clashes in Cairo by Asmaa Waguih http://t.co/EDhl4X2NX5
— tom finn (@tomfinn2) August 13, 2013
Twitchy will update with additional details when we are able to confirm this report.
Update:
Sky News confirms that 61-year-old cameraman Mick Deane was shot and killed while covering the Egyptian violence today.
NOW: Sky News confirms cameraman Mick Deane, shot dead covering violence in Cairo, Egypt http://t.co/oXBJ89X2KB pic.twitter.com/wZYbbvlgl6
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) August 14, 2013
Sky News Cameraman Killed In Egypt http://t.co/1G8nf41asR
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) August 14, 2013
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I am saddened to hear of the death of cameraman Mick Deane, covering Egyptian violence. My thoughts are with his family and @SkyNews team.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) August 14, 2013
Update:
CNN’s Richard Greene confirms that Asmaa Waguih was wounded in Cairo today.
At least two journalists shot in #Cairo today – Mick Deane of Sky, killed; Asmaa Waguih of Reuters, wounded.
— RAGreeneCNN (@RAGreeneCNN) August 14, 2013
Editor’s note: Updated information lists Mr. Deane’s age as 61, not 62. We have amended this post accordingly.
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