Heart of darkness: New York Times photographer Lynsey Addario stands near the frontline during a pause in the fighting March 11 in Ras Lanuf, LibyaSexually Assaulted And Told 'You'll Die Tonight'... But Spared As She's American: Female Journalist's Horror At The Hands Of Gaddafi's Men -- The Daily Mail
A female war photographer from the New York Times revealed tonight how she was repeatedly sexually assaulted during her nightmare hostage ordeal in Libya.
Lynsey Addario was one of four Times journalists have now been released after being held captive by pro-Gaddafi forces.
During their six-day detainment, the Americans were beaten and threatened with being decapitated and shot.
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My Comment: This is not an easy job for men .... I can only imagine what it must feel like for women. My father wanted to be a war reporter (never got to do it) .... he explained it as a calling .... something that he wanted to do, but did not have the opportunity to do it. I can only assume that Lynsey Addario is answering her calling .... but (now) with a better perspective on the dangers from it.
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