The One World Media Awards Committee announced the nomination of the investigation “The Kalamata Trap: Hundreds of Migrant Drown on Their Way to Europe” by journalist Sameh Ellaboody, for the award in the refugee reporting category. The investigation was selected from 559 entries submitted to the award from over 100 countries.
By tracing the final journey of 800+ migrants searching for a safe haven in Europe, the investigation reveals an official Greek approach to deflect attention from the causes of the boat’s sinking through the detention of 9 Egyptian migrants for a year without evidence.
The One World Media Awards recognizes the best media coverage from and about the global south. Stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative, and connect people across cultures.