Lutfi Ahmed Nasser Hadiyan
Lutfi Ahmed Nasser Hadiyan was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the offices of 26 September and Yemen newspapers in Sanaa.
On September 10, 2025, Israeli warplanes launched a series of targeted airstrikes on the newspaper complex housing 26 September and Yemen newspapers in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. The attacks resulted in one of the deadliest incidents against media workers in modern history, killing at least 31 journalists and media support staff. Lutfi Hadiyan was among those who lost their lives in what has been described as the deadliest massacre of journalists since the 2009 Maguindanao massacre in the Philippines. Witnesses reported multiple consecutive strikes that reduced the newsroom to rubble, leaving little time for anyone to escape.
Biography
Lutfi Ahmed Nasser Hadiyan was a Yemeni journalist who worked for both the 26 September and Yemen newspapers, two leading state-affiliated publications based in the capital, Sanaa. Known for his professionalism and dedication to his craft, Lutfi covered national affairs, social issues, and developments in Yemen with integrity and commitment to truth. His colleagues described him as calm, principled, and deeply devoted to informing the public despite the growing dangers faced by media workers in Yemen.
Throughout his career, Lutfi Ahmed Nasser Hadiyan served as a respected voice within Yemen’s journalistic community. Working with 26 September and Yemen newspapers, he contributed to the country’s media landscape during one of its most turbulent periods. His reporting often focused on the everyday struggles of citizens and the broader impact of regional conflicts on Yemeni society. Friends and colleagues recall his quiet perseverance and strong sense of purpose, even as the risks of journalism in Yemen grew increasingly dire. Lutfi’s final assignment brought him to the offices of the newspaper complex in Sanaa, where he continued his work alongside fellow journalists committed to delivering news amid war and instability.
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Killed by Israeli attacks. The deadliest massacre of journalists since the Maguindanao massacre.1 en.wikipedia.org Open source
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