Why Are so Many Humanitarian Crises Under-reported? (Inter Press Service)

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The research makes clear that humanitarian journalism is itself in crisis.

Our survey of over 1500 individuals involved in the aid sector, revealed widespread dissatisfaction with the quantity and quality of mainstream news coverage of humanitarian affairs. 73% of respondents agreed that mainstream news media does not produce enough coverage of humanitarian issues. News coverage was also criticised for being selective, sporadic, simplistic and partial.

Why Are so Many Humanitarian Crises Under-reported? | Inter Press Service (ipsnews.net)