CBS News:On Friday, Feb. 11, the day Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down, CBS chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan was covering the jubilation in Tahrir Square for a "60 Minutes" story when she and her team and their security were surrounded by a dangerous element amidst the celebration. It was a mob of more than 200 people whipped into frenzy.
In the crush of the mob, she was separated from her crew. She was surrounded and suffered a brutal and sustained sexual assault and beating before being saved by a group of women and an estimated 20 Egyptian soldiers. She reconnected with the CBS team, returned to her hotel and returned to the United States on the first flight the next morning. She is currently in the hospital recovering.
There will be no further comment from CBS News and correspondent Logan and her family respectfully request privacy at this time.
I have two quick thoughts on this.
First, I am sorry if this sounds sexist, but I do question the logic of sending such an attractive female to the center of turmoil. As a nation breaks down, civility is the first casualty and staying safe during such times is a major challenge.
Second, I think this incident can serve as a reminder that the Egyptian tale is far from told. From the media one gets the impression that democracy has already arrived in Egypt. Not so, the Egyptian people still have to choose their future and the type of people who committed this evil deed are included in that mix.
Say a prayer for Ms. Logan and her family during what is no doubt a very dark time.
Via: Memeorandum
Via: CBS News