Salam TV Participates in War Journalism Training in Turkey
The intensive two-week course, organized by Anadolu Ajansi (AA) in cooperation with the Police Academy and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TiKA), ran from September 23 to October 4, 2024.
In a world where conflicts, natural disasters, and extraordinary events shape the news landscape, the role of journalists in delivering accurate and timely information has never been more critical. Attending the 26th term war journalism training in Ankara, Turkey, Salam TV's Programs Manager, Umar Busulwa, emphasized that the experience was about more than just the craft of storytelling:
“Attending the war journalism training was more than just learning the craft of storytelling, but more about honing the skills to seek truth, navigate challenges, and give a voice to those who often go unheard,” said Busulwa.
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The intensive two-week course, organized by Anadolu Ajansi (AA) in cooperation with the Police Academy and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TiKA), ran from September 23 to October 4, 2024.
It brought together 25 participants, including nine AA journalists, representatives from 15 different countries, and a digital blogger from GZT (Turkey's next-generation social content platform). The diverse group engaged in comprehensive training, designed to prepare journalists for the unique challenges of covering wars, disasters, and extraordinary situations.
The curriculum provided a balanced mix of theoretical and practical lessons. Theoretical topics included terror and terrorism, first aid, information security, the psychology of war, media management during crises, war photojournalism, the geopolitics of the Middle East, public events, and the challenges of reporting from refugee camps. Participants were also introduced to advanced topics such as gas masks, sea and air operations, and risk analysis in conflict zones.
Practical sessions were equally rigorous. Participants received hands-on training in areas like ballistic exercises, hostage situations, personnel security, natural disaster reporting, and identifying explosives and dangerous areas.
As the training drew to a close, participants were awarded certificates that validated their readiness to report from war zones and disaster-stricken areas. The course not only provided participants with critical skills but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among journalists from across the globe who share a commitment to truth and resilience in the face of danger.
