Egyptian journalist shot in clashes dies

State-run newspaper Al-Ahram said tonight an Egyptian reporter shot during clashes earlier this week died today of his wounds, the first reported journalist death in 11 days of turmoil surrounding Egypt’s wave of anti-government protests.

Al-Ahram said Ahmed Mohammed Mahmoud, 36, was taking pictures of clashes on the streets from the balcony of his home, not far from central Tahrir Square, when he was “shot by a sniper” four days ago. It said in a report on its website that he died today in hospital.