Olorunyomi urges journalists to use careful language in conflict coverage
Mr Olorunyomi has urged journalists to report conflicts with the highest degree of sensitivity. He warned against misnaming situations and using language incorrectly, according to Premium Times, which reported his comments in a discussion of conflict-sensitive journalism.
Mr Olorunyomi has urged journalists to approach conflict reporting with “utmost sensitivity”, according to Premium Times Nigeria. He warned reporters against misnaming situations and using language incorrectly when covering conflict. The supplied material does not identify the specific conflicts or examples discussed.
The comments centre on the responsibility of journalists to describe conflict accurately and carefully. They also highlight the potential importance of word choice in reports about situations involving conflict. Premium Times published the warning under the headline “Conflict-Sensitive Reporting: Olorunyomi warns journalists against misnaming, wrong use of language”.
The source material does not provide further details about Mr Olorunyomi’s position, the event where he spoke or the journalists addressed. No reaction from media organisations, reporters or other participants is included in the supplied information.
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