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Elke scheet van Donald Trump is nieuws in Nederland, een genocide in Soedan niet
Vrouwen in een vluchtelingenkamp nabij de Soedanese stad El-Obeid. Zie meer zoekresultaten van ND op Google Dit is een opiniebijdrage. De mening van de auteur is niet per se het standpunt van de redactie. Wilt u reageren? Stuur dan een brief (maximaal 200 woorden) naar opinie@nd.nl. Nagenoeg ieder groot Nederlands medium heeft minstens één correspondent specifiek voor de Verenigde Staten.
Pak landen aan die verdienen aan de bloedige oorlog in Soedan. Op één: de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten
Een Sudanees vluchtelingenkamp bij Port Soedan, april 2026. Dit is een opiniebijdrage. De mening van de auteur is niet per se het standpunt van de redactie. Wilt u reageren? Stuur dan een brief (maximaal 200 woorden) naar opinie@nd.nl. Terwijl de westerse diplomatie lafhartig wegkijkt, is Soedan de bloedige speeltuin geworden van een cynische nieuwe wereldorde waarin milities moorden op bestelling van buitenlandse geldschieters.
Opinie | Soedanezen in de steek laten is onmenselijk en onverstandig
In Soedan voltrekt zich een ramp van ongekende omvang. Door een conflict tussen twee milities die strijden om de macht zijn meer dan vier miljoen Soedanezen op de vlucht. Al duizenden mensen zijn om het leven gekomen. Rondtrekkende bendes plunderen voedsel- en medicijnvoorraden. In hoofdstad Khartoem zijn duizenden huizen inmiddels vernietigd. Naar schatting meer dan tweehonderd onafhankelijke journalisten kunnen geen verslag meer doen; beide zijden in het conflict hebben het op ze gemunt.
Monopolie in journalistiek is funest voor pluriformiteit
Onlangs kondigden Talpa en RTL een fusie aan. Bij alle mitsen en maren over de bedoelingen van de belangrijkste commerciële mediabedrijven van ons land, wordt een element steevast overgeslagen: wat betekent dit op lange termijn voor de onafhankelijke journalistiek en de pluriformiteit van het journalistieke media-aanbod? Leon Willems is directeur van Free Press Unlimited.
Throughput in port of Rotterdam increases by 3.0% in first quarter of 2021
The most pronounced increase could be observed in the volumes of biomass (+36.7%), coal (+25.2%) and mineral oil products (+19.7%) put through Rotterdam. The port’s terminals also handled a substantially higher number of containers (+4.5%). Volumes declined in the segments LNG (-26.8%), agribulk (-8.6%) and other liquid bulk (-2.8%). Biomass Biomass throughput rose as a result of a strong increase in the volume of biomass co-fired at the Amer 9 power station in Geertruidenberg.
Preventing the Death of Independent Journalism
Home » Opinion » Preventing the Death of Independent Journalism December 28,2020 | Leon Willems A story too good to fact-check is the tale of the boiled frog. Rather than being dropped directly into boiling water – from which it would instantly jump – the frog is slid gently into a pot of comfortably warm water, and the heat is turned up. By the time the frog realizes that the water has gotten too hot, it is too late, and it is boiled alive.
Preventing the death of independent journalism
Amsterdam — A story too good to fact-check is the tale of the boiled frog. Rather than being dropped directly into boiling water—from which it would instantly jump—the frog is slid gently into a pot of comfortably warm water, and the heat is turned up. By the time the frog realizes that the water has gotten too hot, it is too late, and it is boiled alive. Independent journalism may now be confronting a similar scenario.
Preventing the death of independent journalism
AMSTERDAM — A story too good to fact-check is the tale of the boiled frog. Rather than being dropped directly into boiling water, from which it would instantly jump, the frog is slid gently into a pot of comfortably warm water, and the heat is turned up. By the time the frog realises that the water has gotten too hot, it is too late, and it is boiled alive. Independent journalism may now be confronting a similar scenario.
Preventing the death of independent journalism
Preventing the death of independent journalism Published On: December 9, 2020 06:46 AM NPT By: Leon Willems The COVID-19 crisis could deal a fatal blow to independent journalism. But there is still time to make sure that it doesn’t. AMSTERDAM – A story too good to fact-check is the tale of the boiled frog. Rather than being dropped directly into boiling water—from which it would instantly jump—the frog is slid gently into a pot of comfortably warm water, and the heat is turned up.
Preventing the Death of Independent Journalism | by Leon Willems - Project Syndicate
AMSTERDAM – A story too good to fact-check is the tale of the boiled frog. Rather than being dropped directly into boiling water – from which it would instantly jump – the frog is slid gently into a pot of comfortably warm water, and the heat is turned up. By the time the frog realizes that the water has gotten too hot, it is too late, and it is boiled alive. Independent journalism may now be confronting a similar scenario.
Emerging Stories #18: LGBTQ+ & journalism
Talkshow about the future of journalism with new moneymakers, captivating ideas, new solutions and a positive vibe and energy. In this series, we dive into the field with international journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and scholars to speak about their emerging stories and the importance of journalism. This week is about LGBTQ+ & journalism: is journalism still too hetero-normative?
Emerging Stories #14: Who pays for the news?
Talkshow about the future of journalism with new moneymakers, captivating ideas, new solutions, and a positive vibe and energy. In this series we dive into the field with international journalists, photographers, filmmakers and scholars to speak about their emerging stories and the importance of journalism. This week is about new business models in journalism. Because especially in these uncertain and trans-formative times, reliable information and independent media are more important than ever.
The Press and its New Enemies
May 2, 2018 Leon Willems On World Press Freedom Day, attention will naturally turn to the myriad ways that journalism, a key component of any well-functioning democracy, is under attack. But, amid the gloom, signs of journalistic resilience are emerging. ACCRA – Every year on May 3 – World Press Freedom Day – news producers and consumers pause to reflect on the state of global media.
Emerging Stories #7: Journalism in times of isolation
The world is in an extraordinary state at the moment. The measures against COVID-19 not only affects our day-to-day interaction but also has consequences for the way we consume international stories, news and images. Photographers, journalists, writers and filmmakers around the world are being restricted because of the pandemic. Every Wednesday at 16:00h (CET) three guests will give an insight in their work, their own communities and surroundings.
Emerging Stories #3: Journalism in times of isolation
The world is in an extraordinary state at the moment. The measures against COVID-19 not only affects our day-to-day interaction but also has consequences for the way we consume international stories, news and images. Photographers, journalists, writers and filmmakers around the world are being restricted because of the pandemic. Every Wednesday at 16:00h (CET) three guests will give an insight in their work, their own communities and surroundings.
Preventing the death of independent journalism
At demonstrations in Algeria, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Venezuela, journalists have been routinely intimidated, harassed, and attacked. A story too good to fact-check is the tale of the boiled frog. Rather than being dropped directly into boiling water – from which it would instantly jump – the frog is slid gently into a pot of comfortably warm water, and the heat is turned up. By the time the frog realises that the water has gotten too hot, it is too late, and it is boiled alive.
La demonización de los periodistas debe terminar: análisis de Leon Willems
En este mismo mes, hace cinco años, Saïd y Chérif Kouachi asaltaron las oficinas parisinas de la revista satírica francesa Charlie Hebdo y, en una pesadilla que duró apenas minutos, mataron a 12 personas. En los días posteriores, millones de personas marcharon en Francia y otras partes para manifestar su solidaridad con los periodistas asesinados. Para los europeos, los asesinatos de Charlie Hebdo representaron el primer ataque masivo contra periodistas cerca de casa.
The demonization of journalists must end
Amsterdam—Five years ago this month, Saïd and Chérif Kouachi stormed the Paris offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and, in a nightmare lasting just minutes, killed 12 people. In the days that followed, millions marched in France and elsewhere to express solidarity with the murdered journalists. #JeSuisCharlie (“I am Charlie”) became one of the most popular Twitter hashtags ever. Press freedom was trending.
Ending demonization of and violence against journalists
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 - Page 9ã By Leon Willems Five years ago this month, Said and Cherif Kouachi stormed the Paris offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and, in a nightmare lasting just minutes, killed 12 people. In the days that followed, millions marched in France and elsewhere to express solidarity with the murdered journalists. For Europeans, the Charlie Hebdo killings represented the first mass attack on journalists close to home.
Demonization of Journalists Must End
Demonization of Journalists Must End Published On: January 14, 2020 08:32 AM NPT By: Leon Willems Violence against journalists is an assault on an essential pillar of democracy. And as long as these attacks continue, it is not “time to move on” at all AMSTERDAM – Five years ago this month, Saïd and Chérif Kouachi stormed the Paris offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and, in a nightmare lasting just minutes, killed 12 people.
The Demonization of Journalists Must End
Home » Opinion » The Demonization of Journalists Must End January 11,2020 | Leon Willems Five years ago this month, Saïd and Chérif Kouachi stormed the Paris offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and, in a nightmare lasting just minutes, killed 12 people. In the days that followed, millions marched in France and elsewhere to express solidarity with the murdered journalists. For Europeans, the Charlie Hebdo killings represented the first mass attack on journalists close to home.
The Demonization of Journalists Must End | by Leon Willems - Project Syndicate
Francois Guillot/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Jan 9, 2020 Leon Willems Violence against journalists, and the daily barrage of verbal attacks on them from some political leaders, represent an assault on an essential pillar of democracy. One way to fight back is a stronger public defense of journalism’s value to society, including greater emphasis on ending impunity for attacks on its practitioners.
De geest van #JeSuisCharlie is nog altijd heel hard nodig
Vorig jaar zijn 49 journalisten vermoord en zaten meer journalisten gevangen dan ervoor. Alle reden om even verontwaardigd te zijn als vijf jaar geleden, na de aanslag op Charlie Hebdo, meent Leon Willems, directeur van Free Press Unlimited. Leon Willems7 januari 2020, 9:22 Vijf jaar geleden bestormden de broers Saïd en Chérif Kouachi de redactie van het Franse satirische tijdschrift Charlie Hebdo. In een nachtmerrie die slechts enkele minuten duurde, doodden ze 12 mensen.
Página quince: Justicia para los periodistas
ÁMSTERDAM– Han pasado más de ocho meses desde que Jamal Khashoggi, un prominente periodista saudita, crítico del gobierno de su propio país, que había estado viviendo en autoexilio, fue torturado, asesinado y descuartizado dentro del consulado saudita en Estambul. Como los sauditas se esforzaron por oscurecer la verdad sobre el destino de Khashoggi, Turquía lanzó una investigación. Tal como se esperaba, no se ha averiguado mucho.
Asia Times | Seeking justice for journalists | Opinion
It has been more than eight months since Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi journalist and critic of his home countryâs government who had been living in self-exile, was tortured, killed and dismembered inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. As the Saudis bent over backward to obscure the truth about Khashoggiâs fate, Turkey launched an investigation. As expected, not much has come of it.
Justice for Journalists | by Leon Willems - Project Syndicate
Yasin Akgul/AFP/Getty Images Jun 18, 2019 Leon Willems Journalists around the world risk their lives every day to shine a light on what those in power want to keep hidden. Those who end up paying the ultimate price deserve justice, not just for their own sake, but for the sake of the journalists who are still here, working to reveal to their readers, viewers, and listeners the world as it really is.
The Khashoggi killing: impunity is the norm
The details of the brutal, premeditated murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi are astonishing. For starters, there is the location: not some dark alley but inside his country’s consulate in Istanbul. Next, there are the alleged perpetrators: a 15-member team that included a forensic doctor who once worked in Australia and brought a bone saw, and a body double who put on Khashoggi’s clothes – probably while they were still warm – and casually slipped out the back door.
Condemning Khashoggi’s Killers | by Leon Willems
Despite global media coverage and condemnation by governments and human-rights activists, Saudi officials’ murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not led to any meaningful sanctions. And such impunity is an important reason why the murder happened in the first place. AMSTERDAM – The details of the brutal, premeditated murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi are astonishing. For starters, there is the location: not some dark alley but inside his country’s consulate in Istanbul.
Remembering Jeanette Minnie: Lines from Friends and Colleagues
Harare, Zimbabwe was the first place where I met Jeanette. It must have been 2010, I guess. She stood out in the discussion, principled, thoughtful and always mindful to steer the discussion back to ensure local ownership and leadership. Many African encounters followed in Johannesburg, Grahamstown, Nairobi, Paris and Stockholm. As someone with a lot of character, she was a good person to meet and share tables with.
Optimism abounds as journalists fight back in many ways
As journalists and government officials gathered in Ghana for World Press Freedom Day’s 25th observance, attention was turned to the myriad pressures and challenges confronting the profession worldwide, and how official and state-sponsored hostility toward the press is threatening democracy.
How press freedom is won – European Journalism Centre – Medium
The following is a column originally published on “Press Released”, a platform and commentary series established by EJC in partnership with Project Syndicate to stimulate debate around the global challenges confronting media and journalists. ACCRA — Every year on May 3 — World Press Freedom Day — news producers and consumers pause to reflect on the state of global media.
How Press Freedom Is Won, by Leon Willems
On World Press Freedom Day, attention will naturally turn to the myriad ways that journalism, a key component of any well-functioning democracy, is under attack. But, amid the gloom, signs of journalistic resilience are emerging. ACCRA – Every year on May 3 – World Press Freedom Day – news producers and consumers pause to reflect on the state of global media.
How press freedom is won
Every year on May 3 – World Press Freedom Day – news producers and consumers pause to reflect on the state of global media. This year, as journalists and government officials gather in Ghana for the event’s 25th observance, attention will turn to the myriad pressures and challenges confronting the profession worldwide, and how official and state-sponsored hostility toward the press is threatening democracy. But these concerns, though certainly valid, are not the entire story.
Publicising the plight of journalists
Every five days, on average, somewhere in the world, a journalist is murdered for being a journalist. Nine out of ten times, no one is prosecuted, creating an atmosphere of impunity that extends beyond death threats or violence. Imprisonment of journalists is at an all-time high, and members of the press routinely suffer harassment and intimidation while on assignment. Today, journalism is one of the most dangerous professions anywhere.
Publicizing the Plight of Journalists | by Leon Willems - Project Syndicate
Mikhail Pochuyev/Getty Images Oct 30, 2017 Leon Willems Despite a steady increase in violence against journalists, the global media has tended to shy away from publicizing the dangers of their profession, preferring instead not to become the story. This strategy is no longer tenable; the best way to protect journalists today is to make the risks they face front-page news. AMSTERDAM – Every five days, on average, somewhere in the world, a journalist is murdered for being a journalist.
Time to end the silence about crimes against journalists
Every five days, on average, somewhere in the world, a journalist is murdered for being a journalist. Nine out of ten times, no one is prosecuted, creating an atmosphere of impunity that extends beyond death threats or violence. Imprisonment of journalists is at an all-time high, and members of the press routinely suffer harassment and intimidation while on assignment. Today, journalism is one of the most dangerous professions anywhere.
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