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Laurent Hamida is a French War correspondent, journalist and cameraman born November 18, 1965. He has reported extensively from conflict zones and areas of political unrest, including Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iraq, Libya, Chechnya, Cambodia, and Mali. He is known for his ability to produce, film, and interview subjects in war torn areas.
His career started in the early 1990's when he was based in Afghanistan for a year as a freelancer. reportage includes front-line coverage of NATO and U.S. military campaigns in Afghanistan, the Russian offensive of Chechnya during the first war. He later joined Reuters’ Paris bureau where he spent nine years in their global service producing television packages on breaking events, including the 2005 Paris riots, the 2007 French presidential election and the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He also reported from military embeds with NATO forces in Afghanistan including the U.S. Marines in Helmand, (2008), the 101st Airborne in Khost, (2008) and the British Royal Marines in Helmand (2007).
Hamida has created long-form television reports for the French language channel Canal+ S.A. and for the French documentary programs L’Effet Papillon and ARTE Reportage, often produced by the French documentary production company Agence CAPA.
Before working in media he was a member of the French Armed Forces and took part in the Multinational Force in Lebanon, and was stationed in Beirut immediately after the 1983 Beirut barracks bombings. Hamida specializes in international security, military operations, and geopolitical developments.
Selected English-language news reports
[edit]- On Afghan peak, French show Old Europe's mettle Reuters reportage on the British operations in Alah Say valley, Afghanistan.
- Outnumbered U.S. troops defend Afghan frontier First person reporting for Reuters from U.S. platoon commander defending Taliban attacks in Kunar Valley.
- Afghan border police on patrol with U.S. Marines First person embed for Reuters with the U.S. Marines on joint patrols in Garmsir, Afghanistan.
- French capture Afghan valley where 10 troops killed First person embed for Reuters with NATO forces in the Uzbin Valley, Afghanistan.
- France asks allies to lift bar on Afghan troops (co-authored with Sophie Hardach) Analysis of military operations between French government and NATO.
- Iranian exiles demand tougher sanctions on Tehran Coverage for Reuters of an Iranian exile protest.
- Hidden film shows bomb risk at Paris airport: union Report on a report filmed by an undercover journalist on airport security vulnerabilities in France.
Selected French-language news broadcasts and documentaries
[edit]- Libye, le nerf de la guerre A 24 minute first person field produced, filmed and narrated by Laurent Hamida report from Misrata, Libya for Canal+ (French TV channel) and L’Effet Papillon
- Leurs bateaux transportent des migrants An 8 minute documentary produced, filmed and narrated by Laurent Hamida from northwestern Libya on the plight of undocumented migrants from Zouara,, a major embarkation point to Europe for Canal+ (French TV channel) and L’Effet Papillon
Hamida co-directed Les Fantômes du Sahel with Olivier Joulie, screened at FIGRA 2012.[1]In
In 2008 the online Swiss media company Bondi Blog / L'Hebdo profiled Hamida and his experiences as a war reporter.[2] In June 2012, Hamida appeared on France Culture to discuss his experiences reporting from Mali as part of his documentary reportage Au Cœur du Conflit au Mali.[3]
External links
[edit]- ^ "Les Fantômes du Sahel – FIGRA 2012". FIGRA Festival.
- ^ "Reporter de guerre : le cas Hamida". Bondy Blog (in French). 2008-12-13. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ Hamida, Laurent (original broadcast date 20/1/2013). "AU COEUR DU CONFLIT AU MALI Un film de Laurent Hamida" (.MOV). France Culture. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
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