5 April 2014

Anja Niedringhaus

The bullet holes in the car which was carrying two foreign journalists in Afghanistan are a reminder of the violent end which met photographer Anja Niedringhaus (above, right). She was travelling in the car along with fellow AP journalist Kathy Gannon (above, left on assignment near Khost when a policeman is said to have opened fire on the vehicle. Gannon is said to be stable, however, Niedringhaus died instantly.

Bullet holes are seen in the car in which Associated Press photographer Anja Niedringhaus and AP reporter Kathy Gannon were traveling when they were shot by an Afghan policeman, Friday, April 4, 2014 in Khost, Afghanistan. Niedringhaus, 48, an internationally acclaimed German photographer, was killed instantly, according to an AP Television News freelancer who witnessed the shooting. Gannon was wounded twice and is receiving medical attention. (AP Photo)