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Behind the Lens: The Perilous Journey of Photojournalists in Conflict Zones

Photojournalists are an essential component of the media landscape. They are responsible for capturing images that inform, educate, and inspire the public about events occurring around the world. However, photojournalism is a risky profession, particularly in situations of conflict. Photojournalists covering conflicts face many dangers, including physical harm, psychological trauma, and the risk of being killed. Sadly, many photojournalists have…

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May 11, 2023

IN CONVERSATION with Nicole Tung, Photojournalist, USA

Nicole Tung Read More Nicole Tung is a freelance photojournalist. She graduated from New York University, double majoring in history and journalism, and freelances for international publications and NGOs, working primarily in the Middle East and Asia. After covering the conflicts in Libya and Syria extensively from 2011, focusing on the plight of civilians, she spent 2014 documenting the lives…

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December 7, 2022

Journalist Interviews / Photojournalism

IN CONVERSATION with Yousef Ghraibi, Freelance Photojournalist, Syria

Yousef Ghraibi@yusefgharibi Read More Why did you choose to become a photojournalist?When the war began in Syria, many massacres and human rights violations had to be reported to the world. The government sought to prevent the entry of foreign journalists and maintain a tight grip on the national media. Hence, the so-called Citizen Journalist appeared, as ordinary people began to…

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September 15, 2022