Jul 4, 2010
A media association called Sopa based in Hong Kong awarded Afghan journalist Sami Yousafzai the Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting for the year 2010.
Mr Yousafzai won the award for his report on the Taliban titled 'The Taliban in their own words'.
He came first from among 564 journalists nominated for the award from across the world.
Sopa said Sami's report combined exceptional enterprise under very difficult circumstances, and used an innovative structure to present a compelling narrative on an issue of enormous importance.
Sopa Association, an independent entity, has been operating since about two decades aiming at support and development of local and international publishers in Asia