2 - Communication and Conflict: A Commentary on the Role of the Media
Corresponding Author(s) : Chinyere Stella Okunna
Africa Media Review,
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2004): Africa Media Review, Volume 12, n° 1, 2004
Abstract
In this commentary, the author argues that conflict is irresistible to the mass media. The editorial content of both print and electronic media, she says, demonstrate this strong appetite. However, while media practitioners have a duty to report conflict situations as they see them, the author insists that they also have a responsibility to enhance the opportunities for peaceful resolution of conflicts.
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British Broadcasting Corporation, 1992, BBC English Dictionary.
Dunsky, Marda, 2002, “What constitutes full and fair media coverage of Israeli- Palestinian issues?” Media Development, 3.
Ekwo, Uchenna, 2001, “Nigeria’s media in crisis-prone democracy”, In Report- ing Conflicts, Lagos:
Mass Media Africa Peace Centre.
Iyare, Tony and Ozonnia Ojielo, 2001, “How to Report Crisis”, In Reporting conflicts, Lagos, Nigeria: Mass Media Africa Peace Center.
Siddiqui, Haroon, 2002, “International media coverage and changing societies: The view from
Canada”. Media Development, 3.
Tehranian, Majid, 1996, “Communication and conflict”, Media Development, 4. Thomas, Pradip and
Philip Lee, 2002, “Editorial”, Media Development, 3.
Thomas, Pradip and Philip Lee, 1996, “Editorial”, Media Development, 4. Traber, Michael and Ann
Davies, 1991, “Ethics of war reporting”, Media Development, Special Issue, October.