The Argus campaign for justice for Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Deghayes has been nominated for a prestigious award.

The campaign, demanding the fair trial or release of Mr Deghayes, a 37-year-old man from Saltdean who has been imprisoned at the jail for almost four years, has been shortlisted for an Amnesty International Media Award.

The awards, in their 15th year, celebrate excellence in journalism that has made a significant contribution to the UK public's awareness and understanding of human rights issues.

The Justice for Omar campaign has been nominated in the category open to print or broadcast media in English regions, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Reporter Miriam Wells and former reporter Andy Tate will represent The Argus at an awards ceremony in London at the end of June when the results will be announced.

Michael Beard, group editor of The Argus, said: "To receive such a prestigious award nomination is a real achievement.

"When we launched the campaign we were aware that it was a complex issue that required a great deal of understanding as well as determination.

"We are always hoping that one day we will see justice for Omar but in the meantime this nomination is a recognition of a lot of hard work by a very dedicated team of journalists."