Voormalig Midden-Oostencorrespondent Thomas Loudon (56) overleden

Thomas Loudon, a journalist and former correspondent, passed away at 56 after battling neuroendocrine tumors. He was the first Dutch video journalist to settle in Iran post-Islamic Revolution in 2001, reporting for various media outlets including NOS and CNN. Loudon later became the Middle East correspondent for NOS from Cairo and Jordan, covering the Iraq War. After returning to the Netherlands, he taught journalism and founded an organization to support journalists in oppressive environments. In recent years, he focused on documentary filmmaking, addressing issues like economic growth and sustainability.