Al Jazeera Journalism Review
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.
The Perils of Unverified News: A Case of Nonexistent Flotillas
Can you hide one thousand ships in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea? I would say not. But some of my fellow journalists seem to believe in magic.
In-Depth Analysis Reveals Distortion in U.S. Media's Coverage of the Gaza Conflict
A new quantitative analysis by The Intercept reveals the extent of distorted coverage in American media of the Israeli war on Gaza.
In the Courtroom and Beyond: Covering South Africa's Historic Legal Case Against Israel at The Hague
As South Africa takes on Israel at the International Court of Justice, the role of journalists in covering this landmark case becomes more crucial than ever. Their insights and reporting bring the complexities of international law to a global audience.
Embedded journalism: Striking a balance between access and impartiality in war zones
The ethical implications of embedded journalism, particularly in the Israeli invasion of Gaza, raise concerns about the compromise of balance and independence in war coverage.
Through a Mexican lens: Navigating the intricacies of reporting in Palestine
A Mexican journalist's journey through the complexities of reporting on Palestine and gives tips on how to manage this kind of coverage.
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
Punishing the popular: the suspension of a youth magazine in Vietnam
Media outlets not directly affiliated with the state are not allowed to produce ‘news’ in Vietnam - but the loose definition of ‘news’ means many fall foul of the rules
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
‘We are not going to stop doing journalism’ - reporters defiant after raids on India’s NewsClick
This week’s raid on the offices and homes of NewsClick employees is the latest in a string of attacks on independent news outlets critical of the Indian government
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