The deaths of journalists are not a recent phenomenon; they have a history that occurred in the past and continues to show their relevance today.
Journalists carry death on their palms just to expose the dark side of the political world. The article highlights incidents of nonexistent preservation for journalists. Journalism is perilous for correspondents, and the risk is constructed due to lawlessness. The article emphasizes the names of some journalists to express the danger they faced while reporting the news.
One notable example is Dom Phillips, a prominent Guardian writer who was brutally murdered along with his companion Bruno Perrier in 2022 while reporting on illegal fishing in the Brazilian Amazon. Sadly, the police took ten days to find them, and they only discovered the remains of their bodies, which had been mutilated by the assailant. In the same year, Palestinian-American journalist Sheikh Abu Akhle was killed while reporting on the Israeli army’s operation. Similarly, in that year, Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was shot by police in Kenya, and the reason remains suspicious. In 2023, another respected Pakistani journalist, Imran Riaz Khan, was abducted after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan due to his support for him. After four months, he was safely returned home, and the reason remains undisclosed.
A lack of preservation becomes a looming threat, endangering the survival of dedicated correspondents globally.
Decades ago, in 2002, Daniel Pearl, an American journalist, was killed by a radical group in Pakistan. Two years later, British journalist Kate Peyton was shot in the capital of Somalia. The threats to journalists’ lives seem unending, and many may continue to face similar challenges that threaten their existence. Authorities have turned the work of journalists into a grave, with no way to return it once entered. Their job of reporting news has become a death trap for them.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine highlights concerns about the safety of journalists. War correspondent Motaz Azaiza was warned by Israeli authorities not to disseminate news about the massacre of Palestinians. However, his dedication to his work cost the lives of 17 members of his family to the Israeli authorities. On the other hand, videos circulated on social media show journalists stating that they are only provided with helmets and coats, which are of no use in saving their lives. Governments and international laws are weak in protecting and providing justice to journalists. However, organizations like the International Committee to Protect Journalists have raised their voices in concern for the safety of correspondents. Most issues in this regard are highlighted by human rights activists or the public demanding justice. There is an absence of authority in the preservation of journalists, proving that the system providing safety to journalists never existed.
Suppressing a voice—an anarchical approach to protecting evil.
Many journalists are losing their lives while combating unlawful acts, and states show negligence in taking action for them. They fought for the world and ended up becoming victims of murder. Journalism, a profession that needs protection for its unbiased conduct, plays a significant role in informing the world about contemporary issues. Their existence is a crucial part of world politics, and the courage they possess to expose the hidden truth of supreme bodies deserves protection. Unfortunately, this protection is not afforded to them. The killing of journalists illustrates that no security measures are established and there are no prospects of building them.
In a nutshell, journalistic activities won’t stop despite attempts to halt them. The profession will continue, but measures to protect journalists often rely on non-profit organizations due to the inadequate support from the government itself.
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