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Bangkok unrest

Thailand red shirt, supporters of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, started anti- government protests since mid- March, 2010 and gradually clashed between Thai soldiers and them. At last, Thai authorities have launched a crackdown on a protest camp in the center of the Bangkok and 14 people were killed and over 90 other injured in this crackdown, 19 MAY. Nearly 90 people have lost their lives since mid-March, while more than 1,700 others are reported to have been injured.

Yusuke Harada, b.1979, is Japanese photojournalist who has photographed the worldâ??s major conflicts and its hidden crisis. After studying Digital imaging technique in professional school for two years, he started his career as photojournalist covering the conflict in Gaza strip, PALESTINE. Since then, he has independently photographed and documented throughout Africa, Middle East and Asia.

Awards 2012 The New York Photo Awards, Documentary single, Finalist
2012 Foto8 Summershow, Best in show, Honorable Mention
2012 KL Photoawards, Open category, Shortlist
2012 Foto8 Summershow, Best in show, Honorable Mention
2012 The PGB Photo Award, Picture of the year
2011 Photography Masters Cup, Photojournalism, Nominee
2011 12th Ueno Hikoma Awards, Nominee
2011 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris, General News, Gold Press
2011 PX3 Prix De La Photographie Paris, Feature Story, Silver Press
2010 11th Ueno Hikoma Awards, Nominee