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Reporting from the Ruins; Why We Must Keep Myanmar’s Journalists Alive and Online
In Myanmar, journalism has become a courageous act of resistance. As the military junta tightens its grip on information, journalists face growing technological, political, and security barriers. This article explores the urgent need to support Myanmar’s embattled media workers before the country slides into a full information blackout.
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When women are being smeared - listen to what they are saying
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Reporting from the Ruins; Why We Must Keep Myanmar’s Journalists Alive and Online
In Myanmar, journalism has become a courageous act of resistance. As the military junta tightens its grip on information, journalists face growing technological, political, and security barriers.…
Synne Bjerkestrand
Palestinian Journalist Lama Ghosheh Refuses to Be Silenced Under Occupation
Despite ongoing repression under Israeli occupation, Palestinian journalist Lama Ghosheh continues her work with unwavering resolve, documenting the lived realities of her people. Her story is one…
Mohammed Babiker Al-Awad
The Media Landscape in Sudan During the War
The ongoing war in Sudan has dismantled many media institutions, creating a vacuum filled by a vast stream of rumors and false information that has fueled internal conflict. A large segment of the…
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Charged with Being a Journalist in Sudan
Between the barricades of the conflicting parties, sometimes displaced, and sometimes hiding from bullets, journalist Iman Kamal El-Din lived the experience of armed conflict in Sudan and conveyed to Al-Sahafa magazine the concerns and challenges of field coverage in a time of deception and targeting of journalists.
From Journalism to Agriculture or “Forced Unemployment” for Sudanese Journalists
How did the war in Sudan push dozens of journalists to change their professions in search of a decent life? In this article, colleague Muhammad Shaarawi recounts the journey of journalists who were forced by war conditions to work in agriculture, selling vegetables, and other professions.
Testimonies of the First Witness of the Sabra & Shatila Massacre
The Sabra and Shatila massacre in 1982 saw over 3,000 unarmed Palestinian refugees brutally killed by Phalangist militias under the facilitation of Israeli forces. As the first journalist to enter the camps, Japanese journalist Ryuichi Hirokawa provides a harrowing first-hand account of the atrocity amid a media blackout. His testimony highlights the power of bearing witness to a war crime and contrasts the past Israeli public outcry with today’s silence over the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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Reporting from the Ruins; Why We Must Keep Myanmar’s Journalists Alive and Online
In Myanmar, journalism has become a courageous act of resistance. As the military junta tightens its grip on information, journalists face growing technological, political, and security barriers. This article explores the urgent need to support Myanmar’s embattled media workers before the country slides into a full information blackout.
Palestinian Journalist Lama Ghosheh Refuses to Be Silenced Under Occupation
Despite ongoing repression under Israeli occupation, Palestinian journalist Lama Ghosheh continues her work with unwavering resolve, documenting the lived realities of her people. Her story is one of resistance, family, and the high cost of speaking truth in the face of systemic silencing.
Fact-Checking: The Last Line of Defense Against Occupation Propaganda in Palestine
Manipulation of information, intensive propaganda campaigns, and widespread disinformation were key features of the "narrative" battle that accompanied the war on Gaza. From the very beginning, the occupation sought to provide media cover for potential war crimes, but the work of fact-checkers exposed the foundations of its propaganda.
The Media Landscape in Sudan During the War
The ongoing war in Sudan has dismantled many media institutions, creating a vacuum filled by a vast stream of rumors and false information that has fueled internal conflict. A large segment of the public has turned to social media platforms in search of the truth, while some traditional media outlets continue to operate despite the targeting of their offices and journalists.
Western Media’s Double Standards on Muslim Women’s Suffering
When an Iranian student publicly protested against security forces by undressing, the moment garnered widespread attention in Western media. Meanwhile, even as 70 percent of those killed in Palestine are women and children, this ongoing violence—including the systematic killing, torture, and detention of Palestinian women—receives minimal coverage. This disparity raises urgent questions: How do Western media represent women’s issues in the Islamic world, and to what extent are such portrayals shaped by double standards?
Weaponizing the Law: SLAPPs Against Journalists and Press Freedom
SLAPPs—abusive lawsuits designed to silence journalists and activists—are surging across Southeast Asia, exploiting vague laws and weak protections to punish those who speak truth to power. As legal harassment intensifies, journalists face not only imprisonment and censorship but also emotional trauma, exile, and long-term damage to their careers.
