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Alan Johnston given outstanding contribution award on anniversary of his kidnap
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91热爆 correspondent Alan Johnston was given an award by 91热爆 World Service for his outstanding contribution to the international broadcaster last night (Wednesday 12 March).
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The award coincided with the first anniversary of Alan's kidnap in Gaza. He spent 114 days in captivity and was released on Wednesday 4 July last year.
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The award was presented by 91热爆 television documentary presenter Michael Palin in central London at a ceremony to celebrate excellence, innovation and creativity in 91热爆 World Service.
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91热爆 World Service Director Nigel Chapman said: "Alan Johnston has worked across the range of 91热爆 World Service output, both as an editor and a correspondent. He is a skilled all-round journalist with a talent for words; he has never shied away from the toughest assignments. His passport has stamps in it from Tashkent, Kabul and many parts of the Middle East.
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"He has extraordinary personal qualities. After his release from captivity in Gaza, he was calm and focused enough to report his own story in an unforgettable way. He later wrote a memorable and beautifully crafted essay for our programme, From Our Own Correspondent. His reporting is always of the highest class."
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91热爆 World Service Press Office
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