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Benazir Bhutto, 1953-2007

Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto knew the violence of political life in Pakistan from an early age, but she continued her commitment to democracy despite the threats against her. Bhutto was fatally shot at age 54 on Dec. 27, 2007, at a political rally in Rawalpindi.

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This Story Masses Mourn Bhutto as Unrest Spreads Article \| LARKANA, Pakistan, Dec. 28 -- Waving colorful party flags and venting rage at the government, tens of thousands of followers of Benazir Bhutto gave her a boisterous farewell at her funeral Friday. A day after the former prime minister's assassination, unrest spread to many parts of the country, a... Raw Video: Bhutto's Final Moments U.S. Fears Greater Turmoil In Region Thousands Gather for Bhutto's Funeral The Bhutto Assassination -- A First Person Account Unrest Spreads After Death of Pakistani Leader Benazir Bhutto, 1953-2007 Pakistan's Political Crisis Transcript: The Legacy of Benazir Bhutto Transcript: 'The Exile's Return': A Profile of Benazir Bhutto Transcript: Bhutto Assassination: Funeral and Prognosis for Pakistan Transcript: Assassination of Benazir Bhutto This Story Bhutto Assassination Sparks Chaos Article \| RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Dec. 27 -- Benazir Bhutto, for decades the central figure in a tortured struggle to bring democratic rule to Pakistan, was assassinated Thursday afternoon as she waved to supporters after a political rally, plunging the country into new turmoil just days before scheduled... Obituaries: A Life Reflecting Her Country's Contradictions The Traditional Rebel U.S. Brokered Bhutto's Return to Pakistan Post's Witte on Bhutto Assassination Benazir Bhutto, 1953-2007 Photos: Pakistani Leader Killed in Violent Rally Friday, Dec. 28, Noon ET: Bhutto Assassination: Funeral and Prognosis for Pakistan Full Coverage Video Coverage Area Pakistanis Beset by Grief, Apprehension Many Had the Desire, Means to Kill Bhutto Bhutto Death Puts a Spotlight on War in Afghanistan Bush Condemns Bhutto Assassination Profound Sadness, Mixed With Fury Another in the Long Volley of Shots Heard 'Round the World Clinton, Obama Seize on Killing Timeline		TOOLBOX E-Mail This Save/Share + Digg Facebook Reddit Twitter myspace del.icio.us NewsTrust Stumble It! COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from commenting on and viewing comments about this item. See instructions for fixing the problem. Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. Finally, we will take steps to block users who violate any of our posting standards, terms of use or privacy policies or any other policies governing this site. Please review the full rules governing commentaries and discussions. You are fully responsible for the content that you post. Who's Blogging » Links to this gallery		Related Grieving Bhutto's Death Panorama \| A group of women mourn the death of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto in front of the headquarters of her party, the Pakistan People's Party, in Islamabad, Dec. 31, 2007. Mourning Benazir Bhutto Panorama \| A group of men mourn the death of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto Dec. 31 at the exact spot where she was attacked in Rawalpindi on Dec. 27. The bomb crater, filled with flower petals, has become a makeshift memorial. For Pakistan, a Moment of Uncertainty Thousands Gather for Bhutto's Funeral
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