Archive: Jun 2006

The Courage of Journalists in the Middle East

By Rami G. Khouri• June 15, 2006

‘Acting with integrity means honestly probing the causes of the many problems and tensions that define the modern Middle East …’ Read more

A War Reporter Tries to Understand What Courage Is

By Alexis Sinduhije• June 15, 2006

‘Thinking about courage becomes a reflection on humanity.’ Read more

Teamwork Replaces Ego on the Frontlines of War

By Barry Moody• June 15, 2006

‘Reckless correspondents endanger not just themselves but everyone in the close-knit teams that operate in Iraq.’ Read more

Seeking Support for News Media Safety From the United Nations

By Rodney Pinder• June 15, 2006

INSI has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Broadcasting Union in pushing for a United Nations Security Council resolution on news media safety. This move was prompted by a U.N. resolution on the safety of humanitarian … Read more

Repressive Actions Give Way to Business Realities

By Shyaka Kanuma• June 15, 2006

‘Independent newspapers and privately owned TV and radio stations lack the economies of scale necessary to become sustainable businesses.’ Read more

A Distinction Journalists Like to Ignore

By Laurel Leff• June 15, 2006

‘Journalists, both then and now, too readily allow fears of a public backlash to inhibit their actions.’ Read more

Persevering Despite the Dangers

By Mauricio Lloreda• June 15, 2006

El Tiempo’s investigative editor ‘has become accustomed to receiving floral arrangements and notes sent to regret her death, a form of indirect death threats.’ Read more