The Libyan Interim Government presented a plaque to Defence Attaché and Charge d’Affaires Major Giles Barrett of the United Kingdom Embassy to Libya in Benghazi, honouring Tim.

The plaque reads:
“A Presentation on Behalf of Libya to Tim Hetherington. In thanks and respect, we offer you this as a token of our recognition of your work which was an example of generosity in helping our 17th February Revolution. Your efforts helped us in the liberation of our country. Please accept this in thanks for your great support to Libya.”