The Real Net Effect and Libya: The Information Campaign against the Qaddafi Regime (Pollock)

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The last broadcast of Mohammed Nabbous on Libya Alhurra TV on 19 March 2011 --- he was killed later that day, recording a firefight in Benghazi

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The war against Qaddafi was fought with global brains, NATO brawn, and Libyan blood. But it took brains and blood to get the brawn. On February 18, three days into the protests that would swell into the successful revolt against the regime, Libya went offline. Internet and cell-phone access was cut or unreliable for the duration, and people used whatever limited connections they could. In Benghazi, Mohammed "Mo" Nabbous realized he had the knowledge and the equipment, from an ISP business he had owned, to lash together a satellite Internet uplink. With supporters shielding his body from potential snipers, Nabbous set up dishes, and nine live webcams, for his online TV channel Libya Alhurra ("Libya the Free"), running 24/7 on Livestream.

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Libya Video: Libya Alhurra's Mohamed Nabbous "We Want Our Freedom" (19 February)

Mohamed Nabbous, who has inspired many with his journalism and the development of Libya Alhurra Radio and TV in opposition-held Benghazi, has been critically injured today while filming in the city. There are unconfirmed reports that he has died.

This was Nabbous's interview with the BBC on 19 February, two days after the start of the Libyan uprising, as regime forces were reportedly killing civilians.

"We are peaceful people....We want our freedom"

Libya Video: Live Stream from Opposition-Held Benghazi

With regime forces moving towards the opposition base of Benghazi, Libya's second-largest city, EA is linking to Libya Alhurra TV, the opposition channel. In the circumstances, there may be technical difficulties and interruptions:

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