Summary
Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani, the new Director General of Al Jazeera, emphasized the need to protect journalists in conflict zones. He spoke at a conference in Doha, Qatar, urging stronger solidarity among media and human rights groups to safeguard journalists and promote free speech.
Key Facts
- Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani is the Director General of Al Jazeera.
- He addressed the importance of protecting journalists in dangerous areas.
- The conference where he spoke took place in Doha, Qatar, focusing on journalist protection.
- Al Jazeera prioritizes training and mentoring its journalists for safety.
- Gaza has seen high casualties among journalists, with 300 killed during the war.
- Al Jazeera lost 10 journalists in the Gaza conflict.
- Experts at the event called for laws to specifically protect journalists.
- Attendees included legal experts and human rights organizations like Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists.
