Egyptian journalist dies of gunshot wounds

05.02.2011                     01.Adar l, 5771

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Egyptian journalist dies of gunshot wounds

Death of Ahmed Mohammed Mahmoud, 36, represents first reported fatality of journalist in chaos surrounding anti-government protests.

An Egyptian reporter who was shot during clashes a week ago died of his wounds Friday, his employer said, in the first reported death of a journalist in the chaos surrounding Egypt's anti-government protests.
Ahmed Mohammed Mahmoud, 36, was taking photographs of fighting between protesters and security forces from the balcony of his home when he was shot Jan. 28, state-run newspaper Al-Ahram said on its website….