At 53 years old, renowned journalist Lara Logan has broken her silence and revealed the full details of the harrowing experience that changed her life forever. Logan, best known for her fearless reporting in war zones, has finally opened up about the brutal assault she endured while covering the Egyptian revolution in 2011—a story that has haunted her for over a decade.
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Logan was covering the Arab Spring for CBS News in Cairo's Tahrir Square when she was attacked by a mob of over 200 men. What began as a celebratory atmosphere following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak quickly turned violent for Logan, who was separated from her crew and subjected to a prolonged and vicious sexual assault. The ordeal lasted around 25 minutes before a group of Egyptian women and soldiers intervened and saved her life.
For years, Logan refrained from speaking in detail about the attack, sharing only brief accounts of the trauma she endured. However, in recent interviews and public appearances, she has revealed more about the psychological and emotional toll it took on her. Logan confessed that the assault left deep scars, not only on her body but also on her mind, and the recovery process was long and painful.
“I was shattered,” Logan said, reflecting on the years that followed the assault. “It took me a long time to feel like myself again, and I still have moments where I have to fight to move forward.”
The attack also had a significant impact on her career. Logan took a break from journalism to focus on her recovery and her family, while dealing with the media attention that followed her public acknowledgment of the assault. Despite the trauma, she refused to be defined by the incident, channeling her strength into advocacy for survivors of sexual violence.
In her recent statements, Logan has emphasized the importance of speaking out and raising awareness about the dangers faced by female journalists in conflict zones. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can empower others who have experienced similar trauma to seek help and find their own paths to healing.
Today, Logan is back in the world of journalism, continuing to cover hard-hitting stories and refusing to let her past dictate her future. At 53, her resilience and courage remain an inspiration to many, as she reveals the truth behind the ordeal that shaped the woman she is today.