AFP Fact-checking: Projeto Comprova wins the 2021 ANJ Press Freedom Award

The Comprova Project, a media consortium in Brazil of which AFP has been a member since 2018, has won the Press Freedom Award 2021 awarded by the National Association of Newspapers (ANJ). This award is shared with the Consórcio de Veículos de Imprensa, since both initiatives were recognized for the crucial role of journalism and cooperation between agencies, fighting digital misinformation through fact-checking.

The Comprova Project, a media consortium in Brazil of which AFP has been a member since 2018, has won the Press Freedom Award 2021 awarded by the National Association of Newspapers (ANJ). This award is shared with the Consórcio de Veículos de Imprensa, since both initiatives were recognized for the crucial role of journalism and cooperation between agencies, fighting digital misinformation through fact-checking.

On October 3rd, "The Analog Years": AFP’s first photo auction

On October 3, AFP will auction nearly 200 pieces from its analog archives, the first sale of its kind. The auction will feature photographic treasures – some are snapshots from famous moments in history while others are lesser-known photographic ‘treasures’, capturing scenes of everyday life.

On October 3, AFP will auction nearly 200 pieces from its analog archives, the first sale of its kind. The auction will feature photographic treasures – some are snapshots from famous moments in history while others are lesser-known photographic ‘treasures’, capturing scenes of everyday life.

AFP shocked by death of Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui in Afghanistan

It is with deep shock and sadness that AFP learned of the tragic death of Reuters photojournalist Danish Siddiqui – killed during a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near the Afghan border with Pakistan.

A highly respected and admired journalist, and a Pulitzer Prize-winner, Danish was well known to many AFP staff – both in India where has was based and also across the agency’s wider network.

AFP lensman freed after arrest at Istanbul Pride march

After being released from the Istanbul police headquarters, award-winning photogapher Bulent Kilic said he had filed a "violent arrest" complaint against the police who pinned him to the ground and pushed their legs into his neck and back during the arrest. AFP management protested against the 'violent arrest' of Kilic "while he was only doing his job as a journalist". The Turkish branch of campaign group Reporters Without Borders also condemned his arrest.

AFP renews its partnership with La Gacilly Photo Festival for its 2021 edition

Agence France-Presse has renewed its partnership with La Gacilly Photo Festival. For this 18th edition, entitled PLEIN NORD, taking place from July 1 to October 31, two AFP photographers, Olivier Morin and Jonathan Näckstrand, will exhibit their Nordic collections on environmental themes.

Agence France-Presse has renewed its partnership with La Gacilly Photo Festival. For this 18th edition, entitled PLEIN NORD, taking place from July 1 to October 31, two AFP photographers, Olivier Morin and Jonathan Näckstrand, will exhibit their Nordic collections on environmental themes.
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