2008 Photo Contest, Spot News, 1st prize
Photographer

John Moore

Getty Images

27 December, 2007

A bomb explodes next to former Pakistan Prime minister Benazir Bhutto's vehicle during an attack on her motor convoy after an election rally. Bhutto was killed in the attack and at least 20 other people died in the blast. Supporters claimed that government security provisions for the opposition leader, who had recently returned from exile, had been inadequate.

About the photographer

John Moore

John Moore is a senior staff photographer and special correspondent for Getty Images. He has photographed in 65 countries on six continents and was posted internationally for ...

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