Death at 39 of journalist Marine Vlahovic, who had worked for Arte and RFI

Marine Vlahovic, journalist and correspondent, has died. His body was found on the roof terrace of his home in Marseille this Monday, November 25.

Marine Vlahovic was a journalist and Middle East correspondent for numerous media outlets. Having worked with RFI, she collaborated with Arte, France Culture and Mediapart. The body of the 39-year-old young woman was found this Monday, November 25, at her home in the first arrondissement of Marseille. It was her friends, worried about not having any news, who went there and discovered the journalist's body on her roof terrace. His death could have occurred several days before this discovery.

Death of Marine Vlahovic: an investigation is underway

Having lived in Marseille for four years, Marine Vlahovic left Palestine to take the time to write and produce a few documentaries in Cairo or Lebanon. His death was a real shock for those close to him and the circumstances of his death are still unclear. An investigation was opened by the police. An autopsy was also requested, report our colleagues from Provence. According to a police source, “no element indicates the criminal trail“. The investigation will make it possible to understand how the journalist died. But still according to our colleagues, this would be the first time in fifteen years that Marine Vlahovic has not renewed her press card, but since her return to France, she would also be subject to pressure from activist organizations.

Death of Marine Vlahovic: journalist who worked in the Middle East

Marine Vlahovic was a committed journalist who specialized in the Middle East. She spent three years, from 2016 to 2019, in Ramallah where she covered news for different media including RFI and Radio France. She has also produced several documentaries and recorded podcasts, some of which have won awards. The journalist had also been preparing humanitarian packages for Gaza since her return to France. Last year, she traveled to Egypt where she stayed for several months to cover news in the Middle East.