David Gilkey: What A Funny — And Deeply Caring — Photographer
The NPR staffers who worked with Gilkey pick a favorite photo and share some memories.
Afghanistan
NPR Photojournalist David Gilkey Is Remembered By Colleagues
David Gilkey, an NPR photojournalist who chronicled pain and beauty in war and conflict, was killed in Afghanistan along with NPR's Afghan interpreter and fellow journalist Zabihullah Tamanna.
'He Had A Great Eye For A Story'
NPR's Philip Reeves remembers Zabihullah Tamanna, a brave Afghan journalist who brought compassion to his work. Tamanna was killed along with NPR photojournalist David Gilkey in Afghanistan on Sunday.
Taliban Get A New Leader, Who's Just As Violent As The Old One
The Taliban have kept up a drumbeat of attacks since their leader was killed last month in a U.S. drone strike. Hopes that a new leader might improve the climate for peace are fading fast.
Why David Gilkey Was In The Roughest Part Of Afghanistan
The NPR photographer kept heading back to the front lines in Afghanistan to gauge how the Afghan military was faring against the Taliban. It's a story that has largely been ignored.
NPR's Zabihullah Tamanna, Journalist And Father, Killed In Afghanistan
Interpreter Zabihullah Tamanna was killed Sunday along with photojournalist David Gilkey. "Zabi," as he was known, was hired by Philip Reeves, who calls the Afghan "a lovely man" with "deep wisdom."
Remembering NPR Photojournalist David Gilkey
David Gilkey, whose images documented both tragedy and hope, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday along with NPR's Afghan interpreter Zabihullah Tamanna.
Interpreter In Haiti Remembers Gilkey Did His Job With 'Passion'
NPR photojournalist David Gilkey was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday while riding in a convoy that came under attack. Jael Madius remembers working with Gilkey in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.
Killed On The Job In Afghanistan: NPR Photographer And Interpreter
NPR photojournalist David Gilkey and Afghan journalist Zabihullah Tamanna were killed Sunday while traveling in an Afghan army convoy. NPR's David Greene, Renee Montagne and Tom Bowman share memories.
NPR Photographer, Interpreter Killed In Afghanistan
David Gilkey and Zabihullah Tamanna were killed while traveling on a convoy with an Afghan army unit.