Stories with the Tag: War

Photography by Sharif Shayeq

Into the heart of Afghanistan, Interview with Sharif Shayeq

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.

Narva, Estonia: A city of two lives. By Sebastian Semmer.

Narva, Estonia: A city of two lives. By Sebastian Semmer.

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.

IMAGO / ZUMA Wire / Ashraf Amra

Conflict Stories: Who are the women of Gaza? Photos by Ashraf Amra.

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.

imago images/Jack Malipan

Conflict Stories: A Different Side to Yemen.

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.

IMAGO / ZUMA Wire / Daniel Ceng Shou-Yi. 18 March, 2022. Vynohradar District, Ukraine.

21 March, 2022. This Weekend…

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.

IMAGO / NurPhoto

Ukraine Conflict in Photos.

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.

IMAGO / ZUMA Wire

2021 Year in Review – The Best Of.

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.