War Correspondents Win Prestigious Kapuściński Prize

Journalists Lorenzo Tondo and Alessio Mamo have been awarded the annual Ryszard Kapuściński prize, recognizing their distinguished reporting from war zones and humanitarian crises. The prize, organized by the Italian Geographical Society, honors work that demonstrates narrative depth and empathy.

Tondo and Mamo's collaborative efforts have yielded critical reporting since 2017. Their assignments have included investigations into migrant abuses in the Balkans, extensive coverage of the war in Ukraine documenting war crimes, and capturing the devastation in Syria and Turkey following the 2023 earthquake.

Their work also extended to documenting the aftermath of Israel's bombardment in Gaza and reporting on migration routes across the Mediterranean. Mamo, a photographer, and Tondo, a correspondent, have consistently provided in-depth accounts of complex global events for international news outlets.

The award ceremony is scheduled for June 12 in Rome. This prize celebrates journalists who push the boundaries of expression, offering meaningful accounts of the world beyond a constant stream of information, echoing Kapuściński's philosophy on the value of reportage.