Anton Hammerl

Year: 2011

Nationality: South Africa

Killed by: Military Officials

Location: Brega, Libya

Press organization: Freelance

What's Anton Hammerl's story?

Hammerl, a 41-year-old photographer of South African and Austrian descent, was shot and killed by government forces near Brega in eastern Libya on April 5. Three journalists traveling with him were detained by Libyan authorities until May18 and announced Hammerl’s death after they were released.

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