Al Jazeera Journalism Review

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Maha Omar

Maha Omar is a journalist and academic who holds a masters degree in Spanish literature and culture. 

 

Writer’s Articles

Fake news in the era of migration and the theory of ‘moral panic’

How are certain media outlets weaponizing fake news against refugees to cause a "moral panic?" How can media practitioners fight against this phenomenon?

Published on: 2 Mar, 2021