Sumy Sadurni
Sumaya Carrasco Sadurni (1989 – 7 March 2022) was a Spanish-Mexican photographer who worked as a photojournalist.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Sadurni was born in Santiago, Chile, of Mexican and Spanish descent. She spent most of her youth in various places in Latin America before settling in Switzerland for high school. She earned a degree at the University of Westminster in London.[1]
Career
After graduating, Sadurni returned to Chile to cover the 2011–2013 Chilean student protests. She then spent time in the UK photographing heavy metal gigs. After a trip to Uganda in 2016, she based herself in Kampala and travelled around Africa working as a freelance photojournalist.[1]
Death
Sadurni died in a car crash in northwestern Uganda on 7 March 2022, aged 32.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b c Schipani, Andres (12 March 2022). "Sumaya Sadurni, photographer, 1989-2022". Financial Times. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "The photography of Sumy Sadurni: in pictures". The Guardian. 6 July 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ Hayden, Sally. "Death of a photojournalist dedicated to dignity, care and empathy". The Irish Times. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Remembering Sumy Sadurni: A photographer known for capturing essence of East Africa". NPR. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ^ "Spanish journalist killed in Kiryandongo car crash". The Independent (Uganda). 8 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
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