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At 04:17 a.m. on February 6, 2023, Türkiye was hit by two major earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude respectively. According to official figures, 50,783 people died and more than 122,000 were injured. The earthquakes were also felt in neighboring countries and nearly 14 million people were affected in total. More than 2 million people either lost their homes or suffered significant damage, while 5 million people were forced to migrate to other regions. This wave of earthquakes, the most devastating ones in Türkiye’s history, are described as “the disaster of the century” for the country which was getting prepared to celebrate its centennial in 2023. Although almost a year passed since the earthquakes, bodies are still being pulled out of the rubble. Southeastern Kahramanmaras province, the epicenter of the deadly earthquakes, experienced the destruction in the most striking way. As the sun rose in the morning of that dark night, the destruction was seen more clearly. Cries for help echoed across the city, as smoke kept coming out of the debris for days.
Finalist
Evrim Aydin
Anadolu Agency
Turkey
I have been working as a professional photojournalist for 22 years. I have a B.A. Degree in Journalism and I started working in the media sector during my university years. I have been working for the official newswire of Turkey, Anadolu Agency (AA), for 16 years. Throughout my career, I have covered and photographed significant domestic and international news developments. I have closely followed politics, travelled with government officials abroad and covered their talks with foreign dignitaries, worked in war and conflict zones such as Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan, covered natural disasters such as forest fires and earthquakes, attended international sports events including the World Cup, European Football Championship and La Liga games, and received awards at national level for my work. My photographs have been published in numerous international media outlets including The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, ESPN and CNN Intl. I lived and worked in Spain for 1.5 years, where I had the chance to photograph the colorful and vibrant culture, arts and sports scene. I hold an official press card in Turkey and I am a member of the Turkish Photojournalists’ Association (FMD).
[ SPOT NEWS ] This is a category for single photographs of breaking news or events in which no planning was possible. Each participant is allowed to enter up to 5 images. The images must be taken in 2023.
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