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“Plaque, honoring four prominent journalists killed during war and war-related coverage in Iraq and Pakistan, unveiled during ceremonies at the War Correspondents Memorial, Burkittsville, Maryland” under public domain by The National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures and The Digital Public Library of America
The Iraq War, which began in 2003 and lasted until 2011, was a dangerous time for journalists covering the conflict. The risks posed to journalists covering the war were highlighted early on when ITN Correspondent Terry Lloyd was killed in a friendly fire incident on March 24, 2003. Just a few weeks later, on April 4, 2003, two journalists were killed when a U.S. tank opened fire on a hotel in Baghdad where they were staying. The deaths of Michael Kelly, a journalist with The Atlantic, and Kaveh Golestan, an Iranian photojournalist, drew attention to the dangers that journalists were facing in the conflict.
The risks faced by journalists in Iraq continued throughout the war. On April 7, 2003, David Bloom, a reporter with NBC, died while covering the war. Bloom's death was attributed to a pulmonary embolism, which was caused by spending long hours cramped in a tank. On April 8, 2003, three journalists were killed in a U.S. attack. These deaths were followed by another attack on April 9, 2003, which killed three more journalists. The killings sparked anger and protests against the U.S. military's treatment of journalists.
The risks to journalists were not only from military attacks, but also from kidnappings and targeted killings. On March 19, 2004, a second reporter was killed by U.S. troops. The death of Mazen Dana, a cameraman with Reuters, drew condemnation from human rights groups. On March 29, 2004, the U.S. military admitted to killing two Arab journalists in Iraq. The admission followed reports of a pattern of targeting and killing journalists who were reporting on the war.
The dangers faced by journalists were not limited to those working for Western media outlets. On May 28, 2004, two Japanese journalists were apparently killed in Iraq. The killings highlighted the risks faced by journalists from countries that were not involved in the conflict.
The risks faced by journalists in Iraq were not only physical. The war also raised ethical questions about the role of journalists in wartime. In 2005, The Wall Street Journal published an article asking whether journalists in war zones should carry weapons. The article sparked debate among journalists and the public about the responsibilities and risks of war reporting.
By 2006, Iraq had become the deadliest conflict for journalists in modern times. The deaths of journalists continued, including the injury of ABC News journalist Kimberly Dozier and the deaths of two British soldiers and two journalists in May 2006. The danger to journalists continued to be a major issue, with a survey by Pew Research Center in November 2007 highlighting the risks faced by journalists covering the conflict.
The Iraq War was a dangerous time for journalists, with many losing their lives while covering the conflict. The risks faced by journalists were not only physical, but also ethical, with questions raised about the responsibilities and risks of reporting on a conflict. Despite the dangers, many journalists continued to cover the conflict, highlighting the importance of independent reporting in times of war.
Written in part in collaboration with ChatGPT on March 24, 2023
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Sources 2007. Iraq. Journalists Injured and Killed Covering The War:
ITN Correspondent, Terry Lloyd, Killed in Iraq - PBS NewsHour March 24, 2003
U.S. Tank Blast Kills Journalists - DW April 4, 2003
Michael Kelly’s Death and Life - Poynter. April 4, 2003
Post Columnist Dies in Wreck Near Baghdad - The Washington Post April 5, 2003
David Bloom, 39, Dies in Iraq; Reporter Was With Troops - The New York Times April 7, 2003
U.S. attacks kill three journalists - CNN April 8, 2003
U.S. Tank Kills Journalists - CBS News April 9, 2003
Fury at US as attacks kill three journalists - The Guardian April 9, 2003
3 journalists killed by U.S. fire in Iraq - The Baltimore Sun April 9, 2003
3 Journalists Killed U.S. Strikes - The Washington Post April 9, 2003
Should Journalists In War Zones Carry Weapons? - The Wall Street Journal December 29, 2003
2nd reporter dies after being shot by U.S. troops - NBC News March 19, 2004
US admits killing Arab journalists in Iraq - Al Jazeera March 29, 2004
2 Japanese journalists apparently killed in Iraq - NBC News May 28, 2004
Reporting from the edge - The Economist August 12, 2004
Journalists under Battlefield Stress - NPR October 12, 2004
CNN Exec Resigns Over Iraq Remarks - CBS News February 7, 2005
U.S. Military Covertly Pays to Run Stories in Iraqi Press - Los Angeles Times November 30, 2005
Woodruff, Cameraman Seriously Injured in Iraq - ABC News January 29, 2006
Two ABC journalists injured in Iraq - The Boston Globe January 30, 2006
A Tank Shot and Its Echo - Los Angeles Times April 27, 2006
Iraq war deadliest for journalists - Al Jazeera March 20, 2006
Kidnapped American Reporter Jill Carroll Freed - NPR March 30, 2006
Baghdad rocked by bloodshed - The Denver Post May 29, 2006
CBS's Kimberly Dozier Injured in Iraq - People May 30, 2006
Two British soldiers and two journalists killed in Iraq violence - The Guardian May 30, 2006
Iraq Becomes Deadliest of Modern Wars for Journalists - The New York Times May 30, 2006
First black journalist killed in Iraq war recalled - NBC News May 30, 2006
Iraq: Killing Of Journalists Is Choking Information - RFERL May 31, 2006
The Vanishing Embedded Reporter in Iraq - Pew Research Center October 26, 2006
Iraq and Russia deadly for journalists - The Boston Globe | AP News March 6, 2007
Reporting in Iraq: A "Catastrophe" for Journalists - PBS Frontline March 27, 2007
Two ABC News journalists killed in Iraq - Reuters May 18, 2007
Two Iraqi journalists working for ABC News killed - CTV News | AP News May 18, 2007
TIMELINE: Journalists killed in Iraq - Reuters May 30, 2007
Sahar Hussein al-Haideri - The Guardian June 29, 2007
Reuters photographer and driver killed in Iraq - Reuters July 12, 2007
2 Iraqi Journalists Killed as U.S. Forces Clash With Militias - The New York Times July 13, 2007
Iraq journalist for N.Y. Times shot to death - NBC News July 13, 2007
Reuters seeks U.S. probe into killing of Iraqi staff - Reuters July 16, 2007
Journalist Covers Experiences, Injury in Iraq - NPR October 1, 2007
Journalist killed in Iraq - The Guardian October 15, 2007
Danger to Journalists and their Staff - Pew Research Center November 28, 2007
65 journalists killed in world in 2007, group says - Reuters February 4, 2008
Journalist Perspectives on Five Years in Iraq - NPR March 6, 2008
The Reporting Team That Got Iraq Right - Huffington Post March 28, 2008
FACTBOX: Details of Reuters staff killed in Iraq - Reteurs June 16, 2008
Iraqi Journalists Offered U.S. Asylum Face Fears - NPR June 16, 2008
Terry Lloyd: No charges over death of ITN reporter killed in Iraq - The Guardian July 28, 2008
Baghdad hotel bombing has journalists mourning - Los Angeles Times January 29, 2010
For world's journalists, 2000s a 'decade of death' - CNN February 10, 2010
Record Number of Journalists Killed in 2009 - The New York Times February 16, 2010