Four more awards chronicled the brutal consequences of armed conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, in addition to the return of military rule in Myanmar.

None of this was easy, some was accomplished at great personal risk, and all of it is truly impressive.”įour OPC awards relate to Afghanistan’s collapse, particularly the humanitarian crisis following the Taliban takeover. They revealed the dangers facing climate migrants and painstakingly tallied the hidden deaths from America’s drone warfare. They uncovered the hidden assets of government officials in offshore havens and documented the destruction of Brazil’s rainforests. “They exposed the tragic cost of conflict on children and probed the exploitation of vulnerable migrant workers. “This year’s winners offer a breathtaking display of what global journalists do – day in and day out,” said OPC President Paula Dwyer. The OPC President’s Award will honor the staff of Apple Daily, which was forced to cease operations in 2021 by Hong Kong authorities. They will be honored April 21 at a dinner in New York. NEW YORK, Ma– Afghanistan’s collapse, rising military violence and the ongoing plight of migrants emerged as the leading storylines among winners of the 83 rd Annual Overseas Press Club Awards.Īmerica’s oldest journalist association dedicated to international news announced the winners in its 22 award categories. (917) 971-0746 – rd Annual Overseas Press Club Awards Recognize the Finest International Reporting in 22 Categories The New York Times Tops Winners for the Fourth Straight Year Afghanistan’s Collapse and Military Violence are Recurring Themes President’s Award Shared by Staff of Hong Kong’s Apple Daily Overseas Press Club of America Announces Annual Award WinnersĬontact: Patricia Kranz, executive director, Overseas Press Club of America

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