Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.
Israel: “I Witnessed Horrific Crimes”
An Israeli journalist who covered the kibbutz massacres describes anger, fear and denial.
Gaza: “Each Day Seems Darker Than the Last”
A Palestinian journalist describes trying to report amid the danger and chaos of the war.
When the News Becomes a Nightmare
The task of journalism is not to have the answers, but rather to be an honest witness.
Gaza War Resonates in the South Caucasus
The region’s geopolitical shift following the Nagorny Karabakh conflict may continue amid the crisis in the Middle East.
Tuesday, 31 October ‘23
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Case Launched Over Torture of Former ATO Participants
Summons describes how men were beaten, electrocuted with stun guns and branded with a hot iron before being subjected to forced labour.
War Crimes: Ready for Justice
Ukraine’s strategy aims to establish an effective prosecution system, build capacity and enhance international collaboration – while also prioritising victim support.
DPR Militia Member Convicted of War Crime
Accused man already found guilty of fighting for the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic.
World Press Freedom Day 2024
On World Press Freedom Day we focus on local journalists facing myriad challenges in the tireless pursuit of truth and their enduring efforts to bring meaningful change.
Highlights from IWPR’s Consortium to Support Independent Journalism in Latin America (CAPIR).
An investigation by ContraCorriente, one of the investigative units IWPR supports in Honduras, revealed abuses including robbery, torture and kidnappings allegedly inflicted on citizens by police officers. The investigation also addressed how the state of emergency, in place since 2022, has allowed these abuses to occur with impunity. The authorities deny responsibility, claiming that organised criminal groups are using replica uniforms to pose as police officers.
A transnational publication by the investigative units of Plaza Pública and Criterio media revealed the huge extent of Asian cigarette smuggling in northern Central America. In addition to the health problems and millions of dollars lost to tax evasion, this also finances organised crime trafficking of drugs, weapons and humans. The investigation highlighted the failure of institutional efforts to stop this problem, aggravated by the complicity of officials who help falsify documents.
A story by the IWPR beneficiaries Guardiana and La Nube media outlets revealed the unauthorised sale of "medical preparations" to treat mental illnesses such as depression in a market in Cochabamba, one of Bolivia's largest cities. The story showed how products were marketed without information about their ingredients, including unlicensed natural remedies from Peru and Brazil. In response, the Cochabamba department of health announced it would increase the number of police operatives in the market where these products are sold.
EU and IWPR Launch Georgia's Top Journalism Prize
Entries formally open to mark World Press Freedom Day.
Iraq: Women Plant Trees for Peace
Powerful gesture brings volunteers together to launch empowerment campaign.
Monitoring Malawi's Elections
Projects will enhance local reporting on crucial polls.
Syria: La Tifti (Don't Judge) Video Series
Five part series on conflict sensitive and ethical journalism.
Nigeria: Joining Forces for Human Rights
Event hears that collaboration between different sectors is a key route to justice.
Explaining China in Kyrgyzstan
Event hears that investing in sinology is a national interest.
IWPR Champions Bring Message of Love to Marginalised Villages
Activists work to break down stereotypes and celebrate co-existence.
IWPR Syria Launches Conflict Sensitive Reporting Manual
Handbook uses real-life stories to illustrate common pitfalls.
Iraq: Bringing Faith Communities Together
Grassroots efforts promote solidarity between members of different religions.
Ukraine Justice Report
Countering Disinformation in Moldova
Ukraine War Diary by Anthony Borden
Democratic accountability comes from journalists investigating their own societies – IWPR provides a much needed platform and support for those reporting from some of the most dangerous and difficult places in the world.
Disinformation is a major global threat , especially in conflict and post-conflict areas. IWPR performs a vital mission, building up local voices as a bulwark against this challenge.
IWPR fills a critical gap by helping local journalists to focus on human rights and justice issues. In the process, it contributes to democratic transitions, and demonstrates that the best war reporting is not about military conflict, but human consequences.