20th anniversary of the killing of Samir Kassir - pictures

The life and work of Lebanese-Palestinian journalist Samir Kassir has not been forgotten since he was killed by a car bomb in the Achrafieh suburb of Beirut on June 2, 2005. In December 2024, candles marked his campaign to eliminate the influence of the Syrian regime from Lebanon at a march in the Lebanese capital to celebrate the removal of president Bashar Al Assad from power. EPA
The life and work of Lebanese-Palestinian journalist Samir Kassir has not been forgotten since he was killed by a car bomb in the Achrafieh suburb of Beirut on June 2, 2005. In December 2024, candles marked his campaign to eliminate the influence of the Syrian regime from Lebanon at a march in the Lebanese capital to celebrate the removal of president Bashar Al Assad from power. EPA
FBI agents inspect the wreck of Kassir's car in Beirut on June 3, 2005. The US asked the UN Security Council to expand an investigation into the assassination of Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri on February 14 that year to include the killing of the journalist. Reuters
FBI agents inspect the wreck of Kassir's car in Beirut on June 3, 2005. The US asked the UN Security Council to expand an investigation into the assassination of Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri on February 14 that year to include the killing of the journalist. Reuters
FBI agents inspect and collect evidence from the scene of Samir Kassir's assassination in Beirut. Reuters
FBI agents inspect and collect evidence from the scene of Samir Kassir's assassination in Beirut. Reuters
Colleagues of Lebanese journalist Samir Kassir carry his coffin past the offices of An Nahar newspaper in central Beirut on June 4, 2005. Hundreds of mourners, including senior opposition leaders, attended Kassir's funeral as international calls for an inquiry into his assassination grew. Reuters
Colleagues of Lebanese journalist Samir Kassir carry his coffin past the offices of An Nahar newspaper in central Beirut on June 4, 2005. Hundreds of mourners, including senior opposition leaders, attended Kassir's funeral as international calls for an inquiry into his assassination grew. Reuters
Lebanese deputy Gebran Tueni, left, and colleague Akram Shehayeb carry Samir Kassir's coffin past the An Nahar newspaper building in Beirut on June 4, 2005. Reuters
Lebanese deputy Gebran Tueni, left, and colleague Akram Shehayeb carry Samir Kassir's coffin past the An Nahar newspaper building in Beirut on June 4, 2005. Reuters
Lebanese journalists hold posters and brandish pens bearing name of anti-Syria journalist Samir Kassir in Beirut on June 3, 2005, the day after his assassination. Reuters
Lebanese journalists hold posters and brandish pens bearing name of anti-Syria journalist Samir Kassir in Beirut on June 3, 2005, the day after his assassination. Reuters