Nichole Sobecki

GlobalPost

Nichole Sobecki is an independent photographer and writer based in Nairobi, Kenya. From 2008-2011 Nichole was the Turkey correspondent for GlobalPost, based in Istanbul. During that time she also covered the early days of the Libyan
uprising, the birth of South Sudan as a state, the ongoing war in Afghanistan, developmental challenges facing Nepal, and the aftermath of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Her work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, The Guardian, and Le Monde M Magazine.

Glaring class disparity gains attention ahead of Kenya's presidential election

President Obama's focus on income inequality in America resonates with many in the land of his father.

Glaring class disparity gains attention ahead of Kenya's presidential election

In Topeka, Kansas, a 'new generation of poverty' feels rising inequality

In Topeka, Kansas, a 'new generation of poverty' feels rising inequality

Kenya is out-running even itself

Kenya is out-running even itself

Benghazi citizens stand tough

Benghazi citizens stand tough

Libyans organize revolt in Benghazi

Libyans organize revolt in Benghazi

Opposition forces in Libya bury the dead

After clashes with government, opposition groups hold funerals for those killed.

Opposition forces in Libya bury the dead

Rebels shaken by air strikes

Rebels shaken by air strikes

Photos: A rebel's life in Libya

Photos: A rebel's life in Libya

In Turkey, moustaches make a comeback

In Turkey, moustaches make a comeback

On Location Video: Mogadishu steps back to life

Somalia's war-torn capital returns to life, amid hunger and strife.

On Location Video: Mogadishu steps back to life

Feeding Mogadishu today (Photos)

Somalia's war-torn capital has feeding camps for the displaced amid high security.

Feeding Mogadishu today (Photos)

Volcanoes: hottest thing in Congo

Despite the dangers, visitors flock to the Nyiragongo volcano's new eruption site.

Volcanoes: hottest thing in Congo

Amid Middle East protests, stakes are high as Turkey confronts Kurds

Turkey's democratic credentials called into question as unrest grows among Kurds.

Amid Middle East protests, stakes are high as Turkey confronts Kurds

Has Turkey taken an authoritarian turn?

Some say Turkey's civilian government has conspired to discredit the military and consolidate power.

Has Turkey taken an authoritarian turn?

Turkey's soaring economy squeezes out its urban poor

Istanbul slums are razed to make way for high-end developments.

Turkey's soaring economy squeezes out its urban poor