Samir Kassir Award Highlights Imprisoned and Displaced
The 21st Samir Kasir Center for Media and Freedom of Expression Award ceremony honored journalists from Palestine, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria, who cover a variety of issues and forgotten stories behind bars and in conflict zones. The winning investigation, "Our Rummaya Prison," prepared by the "Naqd" platform, focused on the conditions inside Lebanese prisons and addressed prisoners' rights issues that are often absent from the media. A Syrian investigation titled "The Continuous Death" shed light on Russian landmines and their impact on local populations, while another report examined the disappearance of children inside the prisons of the Assad regime. In Egypt, journalist and cartoonist Doaa Al-Adel participated, using her art to express political and social issues. The award emphasizes that independent journalism remains a tool for accountability and uncovering the truth despite pressures, serving as a reminder of the power of words in driving change.
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