Survey on Risks and Challenges Faced by Journalists Reporting From War Zones

Journalists are more than just reporters who speak on a given topic in a said location. Most journalists’ work involves covering events in dangerously risky places and locations. For instance, journalists cover sites of natural disasters, accidents, and finally, wars. In particular, covering war zones requires exceptional skill and courage as they can prove fatal. What’s worse? Most journalists do not receive enough credit for their efforts.

In a recent incident, a Palestinian-American journalist — Shereen Abu Aqleh, was killed by a gunshot wound while reporting in a refugee camp in Jerusalem. The incident left many baffled, shocked, and angry. As days passed, the incident gathered attention on social media, and people have been seeking justice since. The incident also highlighted the risks that go into the work that journalists and reporters do.

What’s more, journalists are also under tremendous pressure from numerous factors. For example, inadequate pay, peer pressure, unstable job market, concern about overall safety, producing convincing stories, etc. Moreover, there are many who emphasize the need to take safety measures for journalists, especially in war zones. This sparked opinions, specifically, regarding the need for justice, increased awareness, and more.

Thus, Real Research launched the risks faced by journalists reporting from war zones about the killing of Shereen and the risks such journalists face. The survey aims to know what people have to say regarding the incident.

Hence, hurry and answer the risks faced by journalists reporting from war zones now on the Real Research app from May 28, 2022. After that, you will receive 12 TNC as a reward.