Jeroen Oerlemans Archives - Committee to Protect Journalists

Jeroen Oerlemans, a freelance photojournalist, was killed covering clashes in Sirte, Libya. (Stanislav Krupar)

Dutch photojournalist Jeroen Oerlemans killed in Libya

October 2, 2016 4:40 PM EDT

New York, October 2, 2016 – Dutch freelance photojournalist Jeroen Oerlemans was killed today in the Libyan city of Sirte while covering clashes between Islamic State fighters and forces loyal to the Libyan Army, according to Dutch and Libyan news outlets.

Attacks on the Press: On Syria’s Front Lines, Dangers from All Sides

February 14, 2013 12:05 AM EST

A hard slog with low-life smugglers is a small price for avoiding Syrian forces. By Paul Wood

In Syria, wave of deadly attacks against journalists

August 14, 2012 4:47 PM EDT

New York, August 14, 2012–A series of attacks against journalists in Syria over the past two weeks have included the killing of at least three journalists and the kidnapping of several others, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Pro-government media have borne the brunt of the recent attacks.