Updated safety advisory for journalists and news crews covering Iraq

May 20, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

A street scene in Baghdad, Iraq (AP Photo)

A street scene in Baghdad, Iraq (AP Photo)

The security situation in Iraq continues to change on a daily basis. At least 42 people were killed and 175 injured in a series of car bomb attacks in Baghdad and Basra today. The attacks come amid growing political and sectarian tension in the country. Iraq remains a dangerous place to work; kidnap, bombs, targeted killings and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are still a daily threat all over the country.

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Travel advisory for journalists working in Somalia

May 20, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

Somali fishermen carry their catch on their heads as they walk to the market in Mogadishu, Somalia, Friday May, 17, 2013, (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

Somali fishermen carry their catch on their heads as they walk to the market in Mogadishu, Somalia (AP Photo/Farah Abdi Warsameh)

Somalia is one of the most politically and economically unstable countries in the world. It has not had a fully functioning government since 1991, when the Siad Barre regime collapsed and the north-west part of Somalia declared itself the Independent Republic of Somaliland.

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Call for entries: Red Cross Award for Humanitarian Reporting

May 17, 2013 Leave a comment

By Helena Williams


The International News Safety Institute is proud to support the International Committee of the Red Cross in its search to find some of the finest examples of humanitarian reporting in the Philippines.

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Travel advisory for journalists working in Libya

May 14, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

Security personnel inspect the site of a car bomb that targeted the French embassy wounding two French guards and causing extensive material damage in Tripoli, Libya, April 23 2013. (AP Photo/Abdul Majeed Forjani)

Security personnel inspect the site of a car bomb that targeted the French embassy wounding two French guards and causing extensive material damage in Tripoli, Libya, April 23 2013. (AP Photo/Abdul Majeed Forjani)

The security situation in Libya remains volatile despite the conflict ending there in 2011. Intermittent fighting has broken out between rival ethnic and tribal groups across the country, and last month multiple kidnappings of media workers by armed militia were reported. The killing of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, in an attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi last September means that international visitors are focusing on security more than ever before.

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Safety advisory: Wearing ballistic vests

May 7, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

Journalists wear ballistic vests (CPJ)

Journalists wear ballistic vests (CPJ)

With criminals becoming more sophisticated in the weapons they are using and conflict and insecurity becoming more common around the world, journalists who work in these areas must ensure that they protect themselves against the threat of weapons.

This week INSI’s safety advisory, “Wearing ballistic vests“, is designed to assist journalists when choosing or having to wear body armour, to ensure they get the appropriate type.

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On INSI’s 10th anniversary, thank you for your support

May 3, 2013 Leave a comment

By Hannah Storm

 INSI logo_3-colourDear Friend of INSI,

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the International News Safety Institute and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your commitment to us and your support over the past decade.

We were established in 2003, dedicated to safeguarding the lives of all journalists everywhere. Born of a unique coalition of media organisations, press freedom groups and human rights campaigners, since then INSI has been providing safety advice and training to our friends and colleagues who work in dangerous and difficult conditions to bring home the story.

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INSI 10TH ANNIVERSARY – Planning and preparation for safe travel overseas

May 2, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

Foreign journalists and hotel guests put on their gas masks as civil alert sirens ring throughout the city in a hotel in Kuwait City, Thursday, March 20, 2003. Before noon, the Kuwait Ministry of Defense said that four missiles were launched into Kuwait from Iraq. No injuries or damage were reported. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

Foreign journalists and hotel guests put on their gas masks as civil alert sirens ring throughout the city in a hotel in Kuwait City, March 20, 2003. Before noon, the Kuwait Ministry of Defense said that four missiles were launched into Kuwait from Iraq. No injuries or damage were reported. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

Unrest in Africa, the Middle East and Asia is dominating the headlines, meaning more journalists – both staffers and freelancers – are travelling to conflict and former conflict areas.

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