Sudan: Darfuri Author Daoud Hari Awarded for 'Journalistic Courage'

20 October 2017

Beirut — The Sudanese author Daoud Ibrahim Hari received a Lebanese award for his 'exceptional journalistic courage' during his work as translator and guide for NGOs and journalists such as the British Philip Cox. This year, Hari and Cox were detained on the job for nearly two months by the Sudanese security service.

The May Chidiac Foundation (MCF) awarded Hari on Thursday evening at the Royal Pavilion of the Beirut Exhibition and Leisure Center. The Lebanese Prime Minister, Minister of Culture and Information, and Members of Parliament attended the event that highlighted the growing role of women in the journalistic profession.

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