
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: A Visual Timeline
In a visual timeline, major events from the first year after Russia invaded Ukraine are reviewed by IMAGO.
In a visual timeline, major events from the first year after Russia invaded Ukraine are reviewed by IMAGO.
Diving into the heart of events, Sharif Shayeq photographs life of people in Afghanistan. He shows the reality of culture and society in a country struggling for peace. IMAGO spoke with him about his experiences as a photojournalist in his country.
Visiting the border town of Narva, a city almost completely destroyed during World War II, and then rebuilt by the Soviet Union, photographer Sebastian Semmer tells both the story of the landscape and its undercurrent of dichotomy.
André Luis Alves was in a children’s hospital in southern Ukraine when two reporters next to him photographed a wounded child without the nurse’s permission – but Alves prefers a different route to get his shots. IMAGO spoke to him about ethical war journalism and giving a voice to those undercut by sensationalized coverage in Ukraine.
They are a staple in the cultural traditions. They are breadwinners and martial artists, crafters and cooks, business owners, students and activists. They breathe life into Gaza, but most of us don’t even know their names. Award-winning Gaza-native photojournalist Ashraf Amra urges us to take a closer look at the women who run the show – these are the women of Gaza.
Many non-Ukrainian nationals have been forced to flee their homes in Ukraine. With little assistance available, how might new technologies be helping them?
Yemen’s Jewish community has a long history of displacement and survival amidst conflict. Photographer Katharina Eglau documented Yemeni Jews in Raydah before they migrated to Israel, lending a glimpse into an extremely fragile yet intricate and resilient community. Less than 50 Jews still live in Yemen today.
Conflicted regions are often seen only for their conflict and the rest is seldom part of the story. As war in Yemen has raged since 2014, not much else is known in the West about the small but complex country with its own unique culture and landscapes. This is a different side to Yemen.
As the war in Ukraine continues, our photojournalists bring you the latest news on the ground and report the stories of those living in constant grace danger. Elsewhere protests and events taking place echo the message of peace and solidarity, sending ripples across the world.
Historically, internal divisions have left Ukraine in a precarious position between East and West with both Russia and Ukraine histories rife in conflict. It is what both divides and connects to the two neighboring nations. As Ukraine resistance holds strong – thousands flood out of Kyiv. Those who remain in the city take cover and take up arms.
A recent investigation reveals how a diplomatic triangle between Russia, The United States and Saudi Arabia lies at the root of this spectacle, with Germany hesitantly showing its face from behind the previously-iron curtain with a new stance on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.
This is the IMAGO 2021 Year In Review. Made up of visual highlights and defining moments from the past 12 months, we showcase the year’s inspiring stories, untold moments and captivating movements for change from exciting international photographers.