Two western photo journalists killed in Libya

Two Western photojournalists, including an Oscar-nominated film director, were killed Wednesday in the besieged city of Misrata while covering battles between rebels and Libyan government forces. British-born Tim Hetherington, co-director of the documentary “Restrepo” about U.S. soldiers on an outpost in Afghanistan, was killed inside the only rebel-held city in western Libya, said his U.S.—based publicist, Johanna Ramos Boyer. No sign of NATO.” “Tim was in Libya to continue his ongoing multimedia project to highlight humanitarian issues during time of war and conflict,” Hetherington’s family said in a statement. Known for his gutsy ability to capture conflict zones on film, his credits included working as a cameraman on the documentaries “Liberia- An Uncivil War” and “The Devil Came on Horseback.” He also produced pieces for ABC News’ “Nightline.” Hetherington’s photos appeared in Vanity Fair magazine, where he worked as a contributing photographer. “Chris was able to make a connection with people.” Paul Woolverton, a friend who was with the family in Fayetteville, North Carolina, said Hondros moved to New York City and saved his money working as a night editor for the AP in order to get overseas.