Lara Logan

Journalist and war correspondent

Lara Logan - Journalist and war correspondent
Born

March 29th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

South Africa

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A television and radio journalist and war correspondent, notable work includes covering the Iraq War and the Taliban in Afghanistan. Experience includes reporting on conflicts in various countries, highlighting issues such as human rights violations and war crimes. Served as a CBS News correspondent and contributed to other media outlets throughout a career spanning decades.

Reported from the front lines during the Iraq War

Covered stories in Afghanistan and Libya

Served as chief foreign affairs correspondent for CBS News

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