Media Trust’s Aaron Atsahyel shortlisted for Thomson Foundation Award
Aaron Atsahyel, a journalist with Trust TV, has been named one of the 12 finalists for the 2026 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award. Atsahyel was recognised for his documentary, Gallari Mass Arrest: 12 Years After, which highlights the plight of women and children whose husbands and fathers were allegedly arrested by the […]
Trust TV journalist Aaron Atsahyel has been shortlisted for the 2026 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award. His documentary Gallari Mass Arrest: 12 Years After highlights the situation of women and children whose male relatives were allegedly detained by the military and remain missing for over a decade. The Thomson Foundation praised Atsahyel's work for giving a voice to those affected.
Out of 217 entries from 56 countries, the finalists were chosen for their courageous storytelling and investigations into corruption and abuses of power. Nigeria's Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu is also a finalist for her extensive research on Boko Haram. The winner will be announced at the FPA Awards in London in November.
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