Sky News wins Best News Programme at Broadcast Awards

Sky’s coverage of Bashar al-Assad’s downfall in Syria won best news programme at the Broadcast Awards for its hour-long special featuring lead presenter Yalda Hakim, on-the-ground reporting from Stuart Ramsay and Dominic Waghorn, and analysis from Alistair Bunkall, Alex Rossi, and Ivor Bennett. The programme covered the aftermath of Assad’s ousting, highlighting his alliance with Vladimir Putin and receiving praise for its storytelling, global perspective, and journalistic insights. Judges noted its impact on social media, positive reception from human rights groups and Syrian refugees, and industry acclaim, with the full programme available for viewing online.

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