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What is the role of media in reporting human rights violations in a responsible manner

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The responsibility of the media, in reporting human rights violations, is enormous. It is through them that the world can learn about violations that would be kept secret, if not exposed. However, there is always a limitation, and a certain standard that must be followed by reporters and journalists, especially on how, and how much, must be reported, and exposed. One important factor that must always be taken into account is the veracity of the sources that will be used. Otherwise there could be misinformation. The second is, the protection of the sources, if there are any, who might have contacted them for a case. The third is, they must always stick to the facts, and the truth, as much as possible, without adding their opinion, or in any way seeking to persuade a readership on a case. Otherwise, there will be bias, and probable consequences.

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