MediaGuardian: Stephen Grey on the MoD’s restriction of war reporting
June 15th, 2009Posted by Laura Oliver in Editors' pick, Press freedom and ethics
An interesting read from investigative journalist Stephen Grey on the UK’s Ministry of Defence affecting media coverage of soldier’s deaths in Afghanistan by restricting access to conflict zones in Afghanistan.
“As in so many wars, truth seems to be the first casualty of this conflict. There has been a devastating breakdown of relations between many defence correspondents and officialdom, journalists say,” writes Grey.
“Almost all journalists travelling with British forces are ordered to email their copy to the military’s press officers in Helmand before publication. Many fear that negative coverage could mean trips back to the frontline are cancelled or delayed,” he cites as one issue.
Tags: Afghanistan, conflict, investigative journalist, media coverage, Ministry of Defence, Stephen Grey, UK's Ministry of Defence, war reporting
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