Journalism under pressure in conflict zones: A study of journalists and editors in seven countries
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Høiby MH, Ottosen RO. Journalism under pressure in conflict zones: A study of journalists and editors in seven countries. Media, War & Conflict. 2017Abstract
Through interviews with 100 journalists and editors in seven countries, the authors examine safety as the main challenge for journalists covering war and conflict in both local and international contexts. The article places a particular focus on the situation for Filipino and Norwegian journalists. The underreporting of legal aspects of international conflict, combined with less security, means less presence and more journalistic coverage based on second-hand observation. The article argues that reduced access to conflict hotspots owing to the tactical targeting of journalists might distort the coverage of wars and conflicts, and affect the quality of journalism in future.