Al Jazeera Journalism Review
Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Citizen Journalists in India's Fight for Media Inclusion
Grassroots journalists from marginalized communities in India, including Dalits and Muslims, are challenging mainstream media narratives and bringing attention to underreported issues through digital outlets like The Mooknayak.
Why Journalists are Speaking out Against Western Media Bias in Reporting on Israel-Palestine
Over 1500 journalists from various US news organizations have signed an open letter criticizing the Western media's coverage of Israel's actions against Palestinians. They accuse newsrooms of dehumanizing rhetoric, bias, and the use of inflammatory language that reinforces stereotypes, lack of context, misinformation, biased language, and the focus on certain perspectives while diminishing others. They call for more accurate and critical coverage, the use of well-defined terms like "apartheid" and "ethnic cleansing," and the inclusion of Palestinian voices in reporting.
Silenced Voices and Digital Resilience: The Case of Quds Network
Unrecognized journalists in conflict zones face serious risks to their safety and lack of support. The Quds Network, a Palestinian media outlet, has been targeted and censored, but they continue to report on the ground in Gaza. Recognition and support for independent journalists are crucial.
Artificial Intelligence's Potentials and Challenges in the African Media Landscape
How has the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence impacted newsroom operations, job security and regulation in the African media landscape? And how are journalists in Africa adapting to these changes?
Media Blackout on Imran Khan and PTI: Analysing Pakistan's Election Press Restrictions
Implications and response to media censorship and the deliberate absence of coverage for the popular former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in the media during the 2024 elections in Pakistan.
Digital Battlegrounds: The New Broadcasting Bill and Independent Journalism in India
New legislation in India threatens the freedom of independent journalism. The draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 grants the government extensive power to regulate and censor content, potentially suppressing news critical of government policies.
Pegasus Spyware: A Grave Threat to Journalists in Southeast Asia
The widespread deployment of spyware such as Pegasus in Southeast Asia, used by governments to target opposition leaders, activists, and journalists, presents significant challenges in countering digital surveillance. This is due to its clandestine operations and the political intricacies involved. The situation underscores the urgent need for international cooperation and heightened public awareness to address these human rights infringements.
Media Monopoly in Brazil: How Dominant Media Houses Control the Narrative and Stifle Criticism of Israel
An in-depth analysis exploring the concentration of media ownership in Brazil by large companies, and how this shapes public and political narratives, particularly by suppressing criticism of Israel.
Cameroonian Media Martyrs: The Intersection of Journalism and Activism
Experts and journalists in Cameroon disagree on the relationship between journalism and activism: some say journalism is activism; others think they are worlds apart, while another category says a “very thin” line separate both
Silent Suffering: The Impact of Sexual Harassment on African Newsrooms
Sexual harassment within newsrooms and the broader journalistic ecosystem is affecting the quality and integrity of journalistic work, ultimately impacting the organisation’s integrity and revenue.
Echos of Israeli Discourse in Latin American Media on Gaza
Heavily influenced by US and Israeli diplomatic efforts, Latin American media predominantly aligns with and amplifies the Israeli perspective. This divergence between political actions and media representation highlights the complex dynamics shaping Latin American coverage of the Gaza conflict.
Why have opposition parties in India issued a boycott of 14 TV presenters?
Media workers in India argue that boycotts of individual journalists are not the answer to pro-Government reporting bias
The bombs raining down on Gaza from Israel are beyond scary, beyond crazy
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: As Israel bombarded Gaza for the third night, I found myself closer to a missile hit than I could have imagined
Reporter’s Notebook - what I learned from covering the Kalash people
As journalists, our fascination with Indigenous communities can blind us to our ethical obligations to respect privacy and dignity of those we document - we must reflect carefully
The French banlieues and their troubled relationship with the media
Discriminatory media coverage of recent unrest in the suburbs of Paris shows that little has changed since the uprisings of 2005