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AP wins Pulitzer for investigation into fishing industry in Southeast Asia which helped free 2,000 slaves

By John Reynolds

Associated Press (AP) has won the Pulitzer Prize for public Ssrvice journalism for its international investigation into the fishing industry in Southeast Asia which was credited with helping to free 2,000 slaves.

In the 100th anniversary of US journalism’s top honours, AP scooped its 52nd Pulitzer.

AP’s Seafood from Slaves investigation also led to the arrests of 12 people and the introduction of legislation in the US Congress to ensure there is better transparency from food suppliers.

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