unseen snipers fired on civilians at will, insurgents killed journalists who they accused of working for the "Western invaders." And the American forces -- sometimes invisible a mile or more away -- fired through thermal sights at individuals they believed to be insurgents as they gathered around damaged coalition vehicles in the midst of a combat zone.Namir was 21 years old when he did his groundbreaking work in Mosul. By the age of 22, he had seen as much death as many hardened combat veterans. As threats against his life mounted -- from Iraqi insurgents unhappy with the truths his photos revealed -- Reuters moved him to Baghdad for his own security. There, he quickly became one of the most beloved members of the Reuters staff, a cheerful,funny, smart young man who loved motorcycles, staff members recall.On July 12, 2007, Namir set out with Saeed, his driver, to do a story on weightlifting. Hearing of nearby violence, he changed routes and went to the neighborhood of New Baghdad, where fighting was taking place.

The above is from Michael Kamber's "Remembering Namir Noor-Eldeen" (Lens Blog, New York Times) and Namir Noor-Eldeen and Saeed Chmagh were two journalists for Reuters killed by US troops July 12, 2007. MondayWikiLeaks released US military video of the assault. A few e-mails are noting a claim Rick Rowley makes on Democracy Now! today. We're not covering it as is. Show us the video, Rick. He has a real pattern of cutting corners. He did interview people. He did so with David Enders.