Bravery

TRT World’s Nizar Sadawi Honored with Jury Special Award for Bravery in Reporting from Gaza at 10th Anadolu Media Awards

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Ankara, Turkey — At the 10th Anadolu Media Awards, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented the Jury Special Award to Nizar Sadawi, acknowledging the impactful contributions of the Palestinian journalist and TRT World correspondent to the media landscape. Sadawi, widely recognized for his courageous reporting from Gaza, has become a vital voice amidst the ongoing conflict in the region. During a six-month intensive report from Gaza, Sadawi provided critical firsthand accounts of Israel’s military actions and the experiences of the Palestinian people. His 185-day chronicle illuminated the severe challenges faced by journalists operating in such … Read more

Bravery in the Courtroom: Gisele Pelicot Stands Strong as Husband Forgoes Appeal in High-Profile French Trial

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Paris, France — In a case that shook the nation and captured international attention, Dominique Pelicot, a French national, will not seek an appeal after being sentenced to 20 years in prison earlier this month for drugging and raping his former wife over a span exceeding ten years. His conviction also extended to orchestrating assaults by dozens of men during the same period, according to his attorney’s recent statement. In addition to Dominique’s substantial sentence, the court also handed down varying prison terms, ranging from three to 15 years, to 50 co-defendants involved in the … Read more