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Death of a teenage lensman raises ethical concerns of war photography


30/12/2013

Molhem Barakat was only 18 when he lost his life in the Syrian war. The story of this young photographer raises different issues: first concerning war photography and ethic, then concerning the role of the employer exposing stringers to an increased risk.  

Read more : http://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2013-12-30-molhem-barakat-death-of-a-teenage-lensman-raises-ethical-concerns-of-war-photography/#.UsFbEz-oGLR



Gerda Taro: The forgotten photojournalist killed in action


27/12/2013

July 1937, Gerda Taro, the woman who helped launch the career of the young Robert Capa died while covering the Spanish Civil War. She was the first female photographer to die on assignment.  Today Capa’s name is recognized in the whole world, but until now, Taro was nearly completely forgotten.   

This is her story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25108104



Chaos in Central African Republic


26/12/2013

The Central African Republic is ravaged by conflict between a primarily Christian population and the newly empowered Muslim Seleka Rebel group. Nearly 400 people were killed in a three day confrontation in the capital city of Bangui. In this part of the world the term “mass violence” is just a euphemism. In the days following the terror, how can the life go on?  

Photo report : http://newdev.viiphoto.com/exclusive/chaos-in-car/