It is said that photographs do not lie, and have time and again proven as a catalyst for major upheavals around the globe. There are also photographs that have shaken the world and given birth to controversies and speculations. On World Photography Day, we bring you 11 controversial photographs that proved a milestone for many scandals, revolutions, tragedies and protests.

Frank Fournier - Omayra Sanchez

Frank Fournier, a French photographer, captured a 13-years-old Colombian girl named Omayra Sanchez trapped under the debris of her home. This photograph was taken shortly before her death and won the 1985 World Press Photo award.

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