Best photographic reporting from abroad for newspaper and wire services
AWARD YEAR: 1989
AWARD NAME: Best Photographic Reporting From Abroad for Newspaper and Wire Services 1989
RECIPIENT: Anonymous
AFFILIATION: The Associated Press
HONORED WORK: “Final Journey”
This single photo gave the world a ringside seat to the funeral cortege of the Ayatullah Khomeini in Tehran as it was engulfed by a mob of ardent followers. The photo was taken as the ruler’s body tumbled from the open casket. The photographer must remain anonymous to avoid possible reprisals from the followers of the dead leader.
Citation for Excellence:
Ron Jacques Haviv
Agence France-Presse
For his photo of a bloodied Panamanian politician under attack by Panamanian thugs during a political march.