Posted on 02/01/2002 10:53:30 AM PST by MeekOneGOP
SEATTLE, DEC. 19
The risk faced by journalists who work in war zones, report on crime, or express controversial positions has been brought starkly to light in a report by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).
Released Dec. 17, the IFJ summary indicates that 100 journalists were killed in 2001 because of their work. This is the highest total in six years.
"The roll of media casualties provides a tragic reminder of the price we pay for press freedom and democracy," said Aidan White, IFJ general secretary, in releasing the report. "It is time for media companies to work together on new initiatives to reduce the risks facing their staff. We need more training, better equipment and provision of insurance for all, including freelance journalists."
The IFJ acknowledges that several large media organizations, including CNN, the BBC, Reuters and Associated Press have begun codes of practice to improve safety for journalists. "But this is only the start," said White. "We need an industry-wide response that gives all players -- small media and freelance workers included -- access to the benefits of risk-awareness training."
The IFJ tally includes journalists who have died throughout the world. The tragic total was swelled by the deaths of eight reporters over a 14-day period in Afghanistan.
Based in Brussels, the IFJ represents around 450,000 members in more than 100 countries.
All of the emails have been SENT to the WSJ from the kidnappers/terrorists, NOT to CNN. CNN gets COPIES of them, as do the OTHER cable news channels,and then tells us about them.
Is that correct, CG??? Or am I missing part of this puzzle?? ;-)
I don't much trust any of them.
Well know the guy is alive if they send a picture of him with a newpaper displaying the Superbowl winner.
I'm inclined to believe the story that he is dead.
The story of the "phone call" came out after the e-mail death announcement. And, on MSNBC, the "anaylst" immediately said that the demand for money shows that these weren't politically motivated people, but just money-grubbers, etc.
I'm inclined to think that this phone call/money demand story is an attempt to discredit the kidnappers in the eyes of whatever fringe people out there who might "admire" them for taking political action.
And it's a way for the media to "manage" the news of the guy's death -- to let people get used to the idea before it's actually confirmed so that there will be less wide-spread call for serious action that the Establishment might not want to immediately take.
Mark W.
I read on another thread relating to this that Farakkan (or however he spells it) is supposedly a member of the Pakistani group al-Fuqra, the one founded by the same charmant sheik that Daniel Pearl had gone to interview. Al Fuqra has apparently become the spiritual home of a number of former Black Muslims, although it it still based in Pakistan.
So I think Farrakhan isn't being quite straight with us...
This is according to the Fox/AP report last night.
So I think Farrakhan isn't being quite straight with us...
Thanks.
Well here is the information and the original source:
Jamaat ul-Fuqra
Description -- Jamaat ul-Fuqra is an Islamic sect that seeksto purify Islam through violence. Fuqra is led by Pakistanicleric Shaykh Mubarik Ali Gilani, who established theorganization in the early 1980s. Gilani now resides in Pakistan,but most Fuqra cells are located in North America and theCaribbean. Fuqra members have purchased isolated rural compoundsin North America to live communally, practice their faith, andinsulate themselves from Western culture.
Activities -- Fuqra members have attacked a variety of targetsthat they view as enemies of Islam, including Muslims they regardas heretics and Hindus. Attacks during the 1980s includedassassinations and firebombings across the United States. Fuqramembers in the United States have been convicted of criminalviolations, including murder and fraud.
Strength -- Unknown.
Location/Area of Operation -- North America, Pakistan.
External Aid -- None.
CNN is floundering in their own misery, self-inflicted. I think he's still alive, and CNN reported this while another media outlet made the decision NOT to report it (see link below - REFERENCE POST #4).
FOX is more my style. I trust them a LOT more than CNN and I find I don't scream at the TV like I used to when I watched CNN. LOL! That's my personal preference/opinion.
Just for grins. . .
FNC rips CNN for irresponsibly and prematurely announcing Danny Pearl's death
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/fr/620285/posts
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