Gaza journalists for AFP win video award for 'powerful' war coverage

 

Gaza video correspondents Belal Alsabbagh and Youssef Hassouna on Thursday won a Rory Peck award for their "powerful" coverage of the brutal war in the Palestinian territory for Agence France-Presse.

 

The prize has been awarded since 1995 in memory of video journalist Rory Peck, who was killed in Moscow in 1993, to highlight the work of freelance video journalists.

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ACN (Agencia Cubana de Noticias)

Agencia cubana de noticias (ANC, previously known as Agencia de información nacional, AIN) is the official state agency of Cuba, founded on the 21st of May of 1974. It publishes information in Spanish, English, French and Russian and also provides pictures, audio and video, thanks to its network of more than 130 journalists in Havana and across the provinces of the island.

 

AGIF

AGIF is the leading photo agency for sports coverage in Brazil. It is distinguished by its editorial quality and quick response time in its delivery. Based in Rio de Janeiro, AGIF relies on its network of specialized photographers who provide the most comprehensive, and indeed the best coverage of Brazilian football. No matter the competition, no matter the event, AGIF is always on the field.