Silenced

“I chose journalism to be close to people. It might not be easy to change the reality, but at least I could bring their voice to the world.”

—Shireen Abu Akleh (1971-2022), reporter, “Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed in West Bank,” National Public Radio, May 11, 2022.

 

• Editorial Comment: Another voice stilled.

 

• AP story: “Al Jazeera Reporter Killed During Israeli Raid in West Bank”

 

 

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Edward C. Pease, Ph.D.
Professor & Department Head Emeritus
Department of Journalism & Communication
Utah State University
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