Summary
A conference organized by Al Jazeera in Doha aimed to highlight the dangers journalists face in war zones, particularly focusing on those covering conflicts like the Gaza war. The event included installations and panels displaying the names and images of journalists who have been injured or killed, drawing attention to their risks. The discussion emphasized that recent attacks deliberately target journalists despite protections like bulletproof vests.
Key Facts
- A two-day conference organized by Al Jazeera took place in Doha to highlight risks for journalists in conflict areas.
- The conference featured an installation showing items like broken equipment and press vests, depicting warzone scenes.
- Panels listed Al Jazeera journalists harmed or killed while covering Gaza and other global conflicts.
- The Gaza conflict recently resulted in the death of Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and others in an attack on journalists.
- Nearly 300 journalists have been killed in the Gaza conflict according to the Shireen Abu Akleh Observatory.
- Speakers at the event included Louise Alluin Bichet from Reporters Without Borders and Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah from the NHRC.
- The conference underscored the reality that journalists are being deliberately targeted in war zones.
