Al Jazeera Journalism Review
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.
Critique of German media's handling of Gaza Conflict
The German media's coverage of the Gaza conflict has been criticized for being biased, presenting a distorted view of the conflict, focusing only on the Israeli perspective, and downplaying the suffering of Palestinians. This biased reporting undermines the media's role as an objective source of information and fails to provide a balanced view of the conflict.
Colonial legacy of surveillance: hidden world of surveillance technology in the African continent
African nations’ expenditure on surveillance technology from China, Europe and the US is a direct threat to the media, democracy and freedom of speech, and an enduring legacy of colonial surveillance practices.
How the New York Times fuelled a crackdown on journalists in India
Vague reporting and a piece ‘laden with innuendo’ by the New York Times gave Indian authorities the excuse they needed to crack down on news website Newsclick
Journalists feel the pain, but the story of Gaza must be told
People don’t always want to hear the historical context behind horrifying events, resorting even to censorship, but the media must be free to provide it
Queen Rania is absolutely right - Western media’s double standards on Gaza
Why does international media use loaded and dehumanising language about the Palestinians when reporting on the Israeli bombardment of 2.2 million people in Gaza?
'War propaganda' - Brazil’s media has abandoned journalistic standards over Gaza
Brazil’s mainstream media, in its unwavering support for Israel, is out of step with public and social media responses to the bombardment of Gaza
‘Emotional truth’ is not a cover for fabricating stories
Comedians who engage with the news should not be free to ignore the rules of ethical journalism
Get this straight, Western media: Palestinians aren’t sub-human
Dehumanisation of Palestinians is as central to Israel’s war strategy as the deadly missiles it wields
Victims of the Mediterranean: ‘Migrants’ or ‘Refugees’?
The term ‘migrant’ insufficient to describe victims of the horror unfolding in the Mediterranean Sea; it dehumanises these people and is a failure of journalism
Why is a Western news organisation funding propaganda in India?
ANI, the world’s largest source of Indian news, receives funding from Thomson-Reuters, despite widespread condemnation for its misinformation about Muslims
How do we determine 'newsworthiness' in the digital age?
The relentless flow of news in the digital age has re-shaped the parameters by which we decide what is 'news' and what is not
‘Focus on the story, not the storyteller’ - the dilemma of a diaspora journalist
When reporting on their homelands, diaspora journalists walk a fine line between emotional connection and objective storytelling
Why does Arab media fail so badly at covering refugee issues?
Arabic media discourse on refugees and migrants frequently aligns too closely with the Western narrative, often spreading fear of migrants while emphasising the burdens of asylum
What does Zimbabwe’s new ‘Patriot Bill’ mean for journalists?
As Zimbabwe heads into elections this week, a new law dubbed the ‘Patriot Bill’ will further criminalise journalism