Overview
- Anja Niedringhaus was killed in Afghanistan by an Afghan police officer on April 4, 2014, while covering the presidential elections.
- Her photographs captured the humanity and struggle of people in conflict zones, earning her a Pulitzer Prize in 2005.
- Niedringhaus' family fought against the death penalty for her killer, resulting in a reduced sentence of 20 years in prison.
- Exhibitions in Germany and New York are set to honor her work and legacy on the tenth anniversary of her death.
- The International Women's Media Foundation will present the Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award in her memory.