Aris Messinis, from the AFP, won the Prix Photo for his photographs taken during the Battle of Sirte, which took place in Libya in October 2011. Ed Ou, from Reportage by Getty Images, was awarded the prize for young photojournalists in recognition of his series on Egypt.

The 19th edition of the Rencontres du Prix Bayeux-Calvados for war correspondents, held from October 8 to 14, was remarkable for the quality of the stories in competition. The jury, presided over by Gilles Peress of Magnum, was composed of journalists working in various capacities and medias. They were pleased to note this year’s increase in quality, which bodes well for next year’s 20th anniversary (October 7 – 13, 2013).

Michel Puech

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