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NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel, one of the most prominent and accomplished international correspondents in the world, is reportedly missing in Syria.
Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reports that Engel, together with Turkish journalist Aziz Akyavaş, were last known to be in Syria and haven't been in contact with NBC News since Thursday morning.
While the Turkish media have been circulating the report for several days, American outlets had been operating under a news blackout requested by NBC until today.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2249562/Award-winning-NBC-News-foreign-correspondent-Richard-Engel-missing-Syria-Thursday.html#ixzz2FLgE7uIC
JaneQPublic
(7,113 posts)He is the best foreign reporters around. Sure hope he is okay.
hlthe2b
(102,236 posts)I have to think he is ok... I surely hope to heavens he is.
blue_heron
(223 posts)Last time I saw him he was deep in reporting with the rebels. I pray he is okay
sasha031
(6,700 posts)Adore him, Rachel must be out of her mind, they're so close.
I am more than worried, plz Rich be safe & come home
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)I always listen when Engel speaks....really trust what he has to say...others, not so much.
I pray Richard is OK..I don't dare to think otherwise. Please, please, please come home safely Richard. Bless you!
sasha031
(6,700 posts)Richard walks dead center into every revolutions, gives us the facts, emotions at the time.
He seems to love his job....
Praying for his safety, will be so relieved to see his smiling beautiful face again. ?
SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)until they cannot
It's an addiction for them, I fear...
GeorgeGist
(25,320 posts)There are processes going on that other media are not privy to and you should respect that. It could mean life/death for the missing journo
jeremy scahill (@jeremyscahill) December 17, 2012
The desire to get a "scoop" should be put in check when there are very good reasons--namely the lives of our colleagues-- to stay quiet
jeremy scahill (@jeremyscahill) December 17, 2012
There are cases where the families/employers ask for coverage. There are actual strategies at play and that should be respected.
jeremy scahill (@jeremyscahill) December 17, 2012
http://www.businessinsider.com/nbc-chief-foreign-correspondent-richard-engel-is-missing-in-syria-2012-12
AndyA
(16,993 posts)I'll bet Rachel Maddow is pretty upset, she seems to have a great working relationship with Richard, and I know he escorted her around the Middle East when she was over there.
arthritisR_US
(7,288 posts)proud patriot
(100,705 posts)Engel is the best