Article 5G247 Family of photographer urge Libya to investigate his death

Family of photographer urge Libya to investigate his death

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Peter Beaumont
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Relatives of Anton Hammerl, who was killed in 2011, hope new government will help locate his body

The family of a British-based photographer killed in 2011 by pro-Gaddafi forces during the Arab spring have launched a campaign to pressure Libya to investigate his death.

Anton Hammerl, 41, was shot after being targeted as part of a small group of journalists, including the US reporter James Foley who himself was subsequently kidnapped and murdered by Islamic State in Syria.

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