17 most original photos made last year by correspondents Reuters

Every year the agency "Reuters" recognizes the work of some photographer, awarding him the honorary title "Journalist of the Year"

This title in 2016 went to Damir Sagol, born in Sarajevo. This photographer-correspondent captured in the photo the most important events in the world over the past year, which have already become history.

From the war on drugs in the Philippines to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and protests and unrest in response to the first congress of North Korea in 36 years ... Expressive photos of Damir caught moments of joy, terror and sorrow in all corners of the planet.

"Photojournalism is designed to arouse interest, to make people learn more," said photographer Reuters. "And in the long run, it should become a visual reminder of how great the world, the world around us, can be great, cruel, happy, sad and unfair."

Scroll down to see the 17 most powerful and moving photos taken by Damir in 2016.

Fight against drugs

The armed forces of security are taking part in the fight against drug trafficking in October in Manila (Philippines).

Kassandra Keith

October. 12-year-old Kasandra Keith weeps over her father's open coffin, Verigilio Mirano, during his funeral in the state cemetery of Navotas in Manila, Philippines. He was killed in September by masked militants in his own house.

Prison in Quezon City

Prisoners sleep in the open air in the prison of the city of Quezon in Manila (Philippines). November.

Ulaanbaatar

Two girls play in the center of the city in Ulan Bator (the capital of Mongolia). July.

Torchlight procession in Pyongyang

Participants in the procession in Pyongyang carry torches along the main ceremonial square of North Korea. The event takes place the day after the ruling Labor Party of Korea completed its first congress in 36 years.

Simone Biles

Gymnast Simon Biles (USA) takes part in the women's team competition at the Olympics in Rio, where she took home four gold and bronze.

Cross on the neck of the observer

In early October in Manila (Philippines), unknown militants killed a man. This cross is on the neck of the observer at the scene of the murder.

New Year in Beijing

February 7, Beijing. Not long before midnight. A woman and a girl, sitting in the car, watch the fireworks exploding, commemorating the beginning of the Chinese New Year.

In the supermarket window

Early October. People are looking from the store window to how the police are investigating the body of a man killed by unknown militants (Manila, Philippines). Near the body was found a sign that can be translated as: "I sell drugs, do not be like me."

Mangyongdae Children's Palace

Girls play guitar in the Mangyongdae Children's Palace in the center of Pyongyang (North Korea). May.

In the underground

May. The subway worker leaves after the train leaves the station in the center of Pyongyang (North Korea).

At the factory

May. A woman working at the Kim Jong Suk Textile Factory (Pyongyang), fixes the car during a government visit to foreign journalists (North Korea.)

Actress

The actress holds an umbrella, waiting together with others of her turn to go on stage. The action takes place in the Luntang Park as part of the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Beijing.

Mass Dance

Exploding fireworks above the participants of the mass dance, taking place in May at the main ceremonial square in Pyongyang (North Korea).

Summit

Artists dressed in national clothes take pictures of themselves, waiting for delegations to arrive at the Asia-Europe summit (ASEM), which will be held in July in Ulaanbaatar.

At the funeral

October. Mother and other relatives of Florian Cruz, who was killed in a police bus with drugs, mourn him at the coffin during a funeral in Manila (Philippines).

Operators

On the main photo of the article: the operators occupy positions on one of the buildings of the main ceremonial square in Pyongyang during a mass rally and parade one day after the ruling party completed its first congress in 36 years (North Korea).