Presentation of the “World Press Freedom Champion” award to “Martyr Maryam Abu Daqeh” – Mehr news agency RCO News Agency

According to RCO News Agency, Palestinian media reported that at the 75th World Conference of the International Press Institute, which was held in Vienna on Friday, “Maryam Abu DeceitThe Palestinian journalist Shahid was announced as one of the seven winners of the “World Press Freedom Champion” award.

This prestigious award, which is given every year to journalists from all over the world, this year in recognition of courage and sacrifice Abu Daqqa In the media reflection of the realities of the Gaza war, it was awarded to him.

The statement of the International Press Institute states: “Maryam Abu Daqqa He risked his life many times to show the world the ongoing tragedies in Gaza through his pictures. His testimony, for which no one was held accountable, is a symbol of the dangerous conditions faced by journalists in Gaza, including targeted attacks, displacement and hunger.”

Last year, this award was given collectively to Gaza journalists, but this year it was given individually to Abu Daqqa It was awarded to honor his courage in documenting the truth of the Gaza war and paying the ultimate price.

Also, this international organization once again demanded the accountability of the perpetrators of crimes against journalists in Gaza.