KATHMANDU, April 23 -- Two Nepali journalists, Roshan Sedhai and Samik Kharel, secured second place at the Fetisov Journalism Awards for their investigative piece titled "Nepalis Feel the Human Toll of Qatar's World Cup."

The article, which was published in The Diplomat in November 2022, sheds light on the mistreatment and exploitation of laborers involved in constructing stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Journalist Sedhai previously worked with Republica Daily, a sister publication of Nepal Republic Media Limited, as well.

The Fetisov Journalism Awards distribute a total of 520,000 Swiss francs annually across four categories: Outstanding Contribution to Peace; Contribution to Civil Rights; Outstanding Investigative Repor...