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Don't shoot the messenger: prospects for protecting journalists in conflict situations

Joanne M. Lisosky

Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, USA, lisoskjm{at}plu.edu

Jennifer Henrichsen

Geneva Center for Security Policy, University of Geneva, Switzerland, jennifer.henrichsen{at}gmail.com

One of the greatest threats to freedom of expression around the world is the violence committed against journalists practicing their profession in conflict situations. During the last 20 years, an alarming number of journalists have been targeted or killed when reporting about war. This situation has prompted several international organizations to offer suggestions on how to protect the messengers who report about war. In this study, the authors provide a historical overview of journalist protection. In addition, they explore a number of recent declarations, resolutions and strategies introduced to protect journalists targeted in conflict zones. One particularly controversial strategy, the Press Emblem Campaign, is examined by interviewing various international stakeholders. The authors demonstrate that while no clear comprehensive method to protect journalists has yet to be universally accepted, this global problem has generated increased international attention.

Key Words: Daniel Pearl • Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) • journalists and Geneva Conventions • journalists' protection in conflict • International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) • International News Safety Institute (INSI) • Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) • press protection • Reporters sans Frontières (RSF) • reporters without borders

Media, War & Conflict, Vol. 2, No. 2, 129-148 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1750635209104651
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