This week brought the tragic news that freelance war photographer Sabah al-Bazee was among 50 people killed in a gun attack at a local government building in Tikrit.

Al-Bazee, a contributor for Reuters for the past seven years was only thirty years old. Reuters released the following statement:
"On behalf of the entire team at Thomson Reuters, I wish to convey our sadness at the untimely death of Sabah al-Bazee," says Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. "He was a valued member of our team in Iraq and will be much missed by colleagues. This tragic incident shows yet again the risks journalists face daily in doing their jobs and to bring news to the world. Our thoughts are with Sabah's family and friends."
Read tributes to Sabah al-Bazee from his collegues