sentences:  In 2005, he received in Brussels the Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize, granted by the European commission to "journalists who contribute to the cause of democracy”.In 2007, he received in Beirut the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press, granted by the European Union.Under Benchemsi's supervision, many TelQuel and Nishan journalists received international awards, notably the RFI-Reporters without borders prize and the Press Now prize.