Journalist wins Albert-Londres prize

Arthur Sarradin has been awarded the Albert-Londres 2026 prize for his book on the most severe prison of the Bachar al-Assad regime. His work focuses on the brutal conditions and human suffering endured by detainees under the Syrian government.

Book highlights Syrian detention conditions

Sarradin's book details the harsh realities of the prison, which is part of a broader system of detention and punishment used by the Assad regime. The work aims to shed light on the experiences of those who have survived such conditions.

Honoring survivors' memory

The journalist expressed that his work seeks to honor "the memory of the survivors of the Syrian concentrationary universe." This phrase refers to the collective memory of those who endured the systematic repression and violence in Syria.

Journalist based in Beirut

Arthur Sarradin is a correspondent based in Beirut, covering news from the Middle East. His reporting often focuses on the impact of political violence and conflict on ordinary people in the region.

Focus on overlooked stories

Sarradin strives to tell the stories of individuals whose lives are often pushed into the shadows by political violence, bombs, and even the media itself. His work aims to bring attention to these overlooked narratives.