Reuters stringer killed in Iraq attack

Sabah al-Bazee, 30, pictured, who had contributed to Reuters in Iraq since 2004 and also worked as cameraman for several other media organisations, suffered shrapnel wounds in an explosion, said his cousin Mahmoud Salah, who confirmed his death.

Bazee was married with three children. He was from Salahuddin province, north of Baghdad.

“On behalf of the entire team at Thomson Reuters, I wish to convey our sadness at the untimely death of Sabah al-Bazee," said 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.”

A tribute to journalist and colleague Sabah al-Bazee ■