Al Jazeera Journalism Review
Reporting the Spectacle: Journalism Under Siege in Myanmar’s Manufactured Elections
Myanmar’s recent elections posed a profound challenge for journalists, who were forced to navigate between exposing a sham process and inadvertently legitimising it. With media repression intensifying, reporting became an act of resistance against the junta’s effort to control information and silence independent voices.
Latest Articles
When leaders can't take a joke, we must make fun of them all the more
The BBC’s decision to censor satire in future political panel shows at the behest of the UK’s new prime minister shows it is hardly different to any state-controlled media organisation operating under authoritarian regimes
The trials, tribulations and irreplaceability of political cartoonists
How political cartoons have evolved in recent decades and are now shaping public discourse in southern Africa
‘Silence is no longer the answer’ - the Kashmiri journalists living in exile
Kashmiri journalists living in self-imposed exile abroad talk about threats to their families and their determination to keep reporting on human rights abuses
‘I had to work for free’ - life as a disabled journalist in Cameroon
Working as a journalist is not easy for people with disabilities in Cameroon - many of whom are forced to work as volunteers for years to ‘prove’ themselves able to do the job
A masterclass in propaganda - political vloggers in the Philippines
‘Independent’ political vloggers and influencers are being expertly harnessed by the new Marcos Jr administration for its own ends
Navigating Taliban rule as a YouTuber - one year on
For the YouTubers who stepped into the shoes of journalists who fled following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the message is clear - broadcast what we tell you or be closed down
Opinion
Annie Zaman
Reporting the Spectacle: Journalism Under Siege in Myanmar’s Manufactured Elections
Myanmar’s recent elections posed a profound challenge for journalists, who were forced to navigate between exposing a sham process and inadvertently legitimising it. With media repression…
Arsalan Bukhari
Public Hostility Toward Legacy Media in Bangladesh
The December 2025 arson attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star marked a turning point for journalism in Bangladesh. As public anger replaces state control as the primary threat, reporters are…
Salma Saqr
Migration Issues and the Framing Dilemma in Western Media
How does the Western press shape the migration narrative? Which journalistic frames dominate its coverage? And is reporting on anti-immigration protests neutral or ideologically charged? This…
Diaries
From News Reporting to Documentation: Practical Lessons from Covering the War on Gaza
From the very first moment of the genocidal war waged by Israel on Gaza, Al Jazeera correspondent Hisham Zaqout has been a witness to hunger, devastation, war crimes, and the assassination of his colleagues in the field. It is a battle for survival and documentation, one that goes beyond mere coverage and daily reporting.
A Sudanese Journalist in the Grip of the Rapid Support Forces
She was arrested, tortured, nearly raped, threatened with death, and subjected to degrading abuse. Her brother was brutally mistreated in an effort to locate her. In the end, her family had to pay a ransom to secure her release. She sought refuge abroad, but eventually returned to Sudan to continue documenting the war’s toll, particularly in El Fasher, a city now under siege. This is the harrowing account of a Sudanese journalist detained and tortured by the Rapid Support Forces.
Anas Al Sharif; Killed by Israel, but His Final Words Will Echo far Beyond His Death
For over a year and a half, Anas Jamal al-Sharif refused to leave northern Gaza, documenting the destruction and loss that others tried to hide. Tonight, Israel silenced his voice, but his final words, written on April 6, will echo far beyond his death.
Reports
Reporting the Spectacle: Journalism Under Siege in Myanmar’s Manufactured Elections
Myanmar’s recent elections posed a profound challenge for journalists, who were forced to navigate between exposing a sham process and inadvertently legitimising it. With media repression intensifying, reporting became an act of resistance against the junta’s effort to control information and silence independent voices.
Public Hostility Toward Legacy Media in Bangladesh
The December 2025 arson attacks on Prothom Alo and The Daily Star marked a turning point for journalism in Bangladesh. As public anger replaces state control as the primary threat, reporters are reassessing personal safety, editorial judgement, and professional credibility in a political transition where journalism itself is increasingly treated as an enemy.
Migration Issues and the Framing Dilemma in Western Media
How does the Western press shape the migration narrative? Which journalistic frames dominate its coverage? And is reporting on anti-immigration protests neutral or ideologically charged? This analysis examines how segments of Western media echo far-right rhetoric, reinforcing xenophobic discourse through selective framing, language, and imagery.
Polarised, Intimidated, Silenced: The Media Under Siege in Cameroon’s Election
Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election exposed a troubling paradox: a nation voting under the watchful eye of power, while its press remained silenced. From the arrest of a teenage reporter to bans on political debate and digital manipulation, freedom of expression is under siege, and journalism is on trial.
What Image of Gaza Will the World Remember?
Will the story of Gaza be reduced to official statements that categorise the Palestinian as a "threat"? Or to images of the victims that flood the digital space? And how can the media be transformed into a tool for reinforcing collective memory and the struggle over narratives?
Journalism in Mauritania: Behind the Facade of Press Freedom Indicators
Mauritania holds the top position in the Arab world in the Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders. However, behind this favourable ranking, the media and journalists face significant challenges, chief among them the ambiguity surrounding the definition of a "journalist" and the capacity of media professionals to fulfil their roles in accountability and oversight. Despite official efforts, the defining feature of Mauritania’s media landscape remains its persistent state of fluctuation.
