Swedish Radio Journalist Gunned Down in Kabul

Started by Beenherebefore, March 11, 2014, 05:42:33 AM

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Beenherebefore

March 11, 2014, 05:42:33 AM
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-26525987

QuoteA journalist with British and Swedish nationality has been killed in Afghanistan.

The man, named as radio journalist Nils Horner, was shot near a busy roundabout in the Wazir Akbar Khan area of Kabul on Tuesday morning.

He died on the way to hospital and the gunman escaped.

Sad day. Horner was one of my favourite voices on news radio. Rest in peace.
:(
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Valmy

#1
March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

Beenherebefore

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March 11, 2014, 08:26:46 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?

Doing what journalists should do; the news. Sveriges Radio has the biggest network of correspondents of all networks in the Nordic countries. Most others rely on SR's correspondents for news. the Norwegian network NRK does for most radio news, and send their correspondents into the hot zones when they appear.

I will honestly really miss Nils Horner.
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derspiess

#3
March 11, 2014, 08:30:52 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?

Why is anyone there, for that matter. 
"If you can play a guitar and harmonica at the same time, like Bob Dylan or Neil Young, you're a genius. But make that extra bit of effort and strap some cymbals to your knees, suddenly people want to get the hell away from you."  --Rich Hall

Beenherebefore

#4
March 11, 2014, 08:34:00 AM
Quote from: derspiess on March 11, 2014, 08:30:52 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?

Why is anyone there, for that matter.

The cooking and the climate, I'd think. And the raging corruption.
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jimmy olsen

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March 11, 2014, 09:08:49 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?
Blaming the victim?
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Valmy

#6
March 11, 2014, 09:28:52 AM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on March 11, 2014, 09:08:49 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?
Blaming the victim?

Yep.  Dude had it coming....whoever he was.
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

lustindarkness

#7
March 11, 2014, 09:38:47 AM
Go back to your original forum handle or GTFO. :mad:










At least I don't complain about your facebook bork bork bork postings.  :hug:
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alfred russel

#8
March 11, 2014, 10:46:58 AM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on March 11, 2014, 09:08:49 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?
Blaming the victim?

He was trying to avoid tornados. It turns out that not even Afghanistan is without danger.  :(
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Syt

#9
March 11, 2014, 11:30:36 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?

Yeah, let's not cover any news stories in any area that's even remotely dangerous. :rolleyes:
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Valmy

#10
March 11, 2014, 11:32:37 AM
Quote from: Syt on March 11, 2014, 11:30:36 AM
Quote from: Valmy on March 11, 2014, 08:18:51 AM
What the hell was he doing in Afghanistan?

Yeah, let's not cover any news stories in any area that's even remotely dangerous. :rolleyes:

I was not aware of a big breaking news story going on.  Hence the question.
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

Beenherebefore

#11
March 11, 2014, 11:59:53 AM
Quote from: lustindarkness on March 11, 2014, 09:38:47 AM
Go back to your original forum handle or GTFO. :mad:










At least I don't complain about your facebook bork bork bork postings.  :hug:

If some admin or moderator kindly could change my name to Norgy or Carlos Danger, I'd be happy.
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Beenherebefore

#13
March 11, 2014, 12:24:45 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 11, 2014, 12:14:15 PM
Why dont you just post using your original account?

I don't think I have one anymore.
After the migration here, didn't you all have to re-register?
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Valmy

#14
March 11, 2014, 12:26:19 PM
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."
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