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Topshots of the Week (11-17 February, 2023)

 

Selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists this past week (11-17 February, 2023).

 

Turkish resident near collapsed buildings in Hatay, after earthquake in Turkey

A local resident, whose loved ones are still under the rubble, wander near the collapsed buildings in Hatay on February 14, 2023, a week after a 7,8-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Turkey and Syria.
© Bulent KILIC / AFP

Mexican soldier burns coca plants, Atoyac de Alvarez, Mexico.

A Mexican soldier burns coca plants in the mountainous area of Atoyac de Alvarez, Guerrero state, Mexico, on February 15, 2023. Mexican soldiers on Wednesday destroyed an unusual coca leaf plantation in the town of Atoyac de Alvarez, in the southern state of Guerrero, an area best known for growing poppy, the base ingredient for producing heroin. The Mexican army said the plantation had an extension of almost one hectare with 800 square meters, one of the largest found so far.
© Francisco ROBLES / AFP

tourists on Mai Khao Beach with a plane who lands

In this picture taken on February 13, 2023, tourists pose for picture on Mai Khao Beach as a plane lands at Phuket International Airport in Phuket province.
© Madaree TOHLALA  / AFP

excavator clears debris in Hatay, Turkey

An excavator clears debris amidst collapsed buildings in Hatay on February 15, 2023, nine days after a 7,8-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Turkey and Syria.
© Bulent KILIC / AFP

Super Bowl LVII halftime show of Rihanna

Barbadian singer Rihanna performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023.
© Timothy A. CLARY / AFP

pensions strike demonstration, Nantes, France

FA protester stands amid tear gas smoke during a demonstration on the fourth day of nationwide rallies organised since the start of the year, against a deeply unpopular pensions overhaul, in Nantes on February 11, 2023.
© Sebastien SALOM-GOMIS / AFP

cemetery of damaged civilian cars, Irpin, Ukraine

A woman pushes a baby stroller while walking in a cemetery of damaged civilian cars in the town of Irpin, near Kyiv on February 16, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
© Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP

people in traditional carnival costume in Venice, Italy

Masked revellers wearing traditional carnival costume pose during the carnival in Venice on February 12, 2023.
© Miguel MEDINA / AFP

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