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Despite possessing a similar name (merely meaning ''Free Libya''), Libya Alhurra TV is not related to the [[United States]]-based arabic [[Alhurra]] [[satellite TV]] station, funded by the United States Government with headquarters in [[Springfield, Virginia]] <ref>http://www.alhurra.com/sub.aspx?id=266</ref>. [[Alhurra]] TV is operated by the [[United States Government]]'s Middle East Broadcasting Network<ref>http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0211/021711wm1.htm</ref> |
Despite possessing a similar name (merely meaning ''Free Libya''), Libya Alhurra TV is not related to the [[United States]]-based arabic [[Alhurra]] [[satellite TV]] station, funded by the United States Government with headquarters in [[Springfield, Virginia]] <ref>http://www.alhurra.com/sub.aspx?id=266</ref>. [[Alhurra]] TV is operated by the [[United States Government]]'s Middle East Broadcasting Network.<ref>http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0211/021711wm1.htm</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:05, 20 March 2011
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| Type | Online streaming via Livestream LLC |
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| Country | |
First air date | 17 February 2011 |
| Availability | Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Benghazi, Libya |
Launch date | 17 February 2011 |
Official website | http://www.livestream.com/libya17feb |
| Language | Arabic and English |
Libya Alhurra TV (Arabic: قناة ليبيا الحرة) is a TV station founded by Mohammed Nabbous on 17 February 2011. The station is the the first private television station established in Benghazi, Libya. The channel's purpose is to provide the world with news, and exclusive on-ground footage from Benghazi during the strong 2011 Libyan uprising.
On March 19, 2011, Nabbous was killed by pro-Gaddafi troops during the Second Battle of Benghazi. His wife Perdita, announcing his death on the same day, vowed to continue with the channel in his stead, and requested original contributions of raw footage from pro-opposition individuals both inside and outside the country.[1]
Despite possessing a similar name (merely meaning Free Libya), Libya Alhurra TV is not related to the United States-based arabic Alhurra satellite TV station, funded by the United States Government with headquarters in Springfield, Virginia [2]. Alhurra TV is operated by the United States Government's Middle East Broadcasting Network.[3]
References
- ^ "Online journalist Mohammed Nabbous killed in Libya". The Spy Report. Media Spy. 20 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ http://www.alhurra.com/sub.aspx?id=266
- ^ http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0211/021711wm1.htm