Lorenzo Tugnoli becomes first Italian photographer to win Pulitzer

Lorenzo Tugnoli, born in Lugo, Ravenna in 1979, has won the Pulitzer Prize for Best Feature Photography for his 2018 reportage from Yemen for The Washington Post. This recognition comes shortly after his World Press Photo award in the General News category. Tugnoli is the first Italian photographer to receive a Pulitzer. In an interview, he discusses the challenges of working in conflict zones, the ethical responsibilities of photojournalism, and the manipulation of images for propaganda. He traveled to both sides of Yemen's divided territory, facing strict controls from Houthi rebels and restrictions from Saudi-backed forces. Tugnoli emphasizes the importance of critically representing subjects and the need for photographers to connect with people. He moved to Kabul, Afghanistan around 2010, which he credits for his career success.