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

May 2, 2013 1 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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Safety advisory for journalists working in Bolivia

April 29, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

Aymaras Indigenous collect their harvest of oats in Huarina on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia, Monday, April 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Aymaras Indigenous collect their harvest of oats in Huarina on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

This week INSI issued a safety advisory for journalists working in Bolivia. Though rich in mineral and energy resources, it is one of the poorest countries in South America.

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Safety advisory for journalists working in hot weather

April 16, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

An Egyptian bread vender looks for clients on a bridge over the Nile in Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

An Egyptian bread vender looks for clients on a bridge over the Nile in Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

This year’s major news stories continue to unfold in the same countries which have been dominating international news agendas for the past twelve months. Syria, Egypt, Mali and Afghanistan are hot spots for journalists to work in, but a volatile conflict situation is not the only kind of danger to be factored into the risk assessment process.

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Safety advisory on chemical weapons threat in Syria

April 8, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

Black smoke rises from buildings after government forces shelling, in Aleppo, Syria. Syria's main opposition group demanded Wednesday March 19 a full international investigation into an alleged chemical weapons attack in the country's north, calling for a team to be sent to the village where it reportedly occurred. (AP Photo/Aleppo Media Center, AMC)

Black smoke rises from buildings after government forces shelling, in Aleppo, Syria. Syria’s main opposition group demanded Wednesday March 19 a full international investigation into an alleged chemical weapons attack in the country’s north, calling for a team to be sent to the village where it reportedly occurred. (AP Photo/Aleppo Media Center, AMC)

The threat of chemical weapons is hanging over Syria. Reports and counter-reports of their alleged use have been dominating the headlines – by the Syrian government who denies that it would use them, and the opposition who say they don’t have the means to make them.

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Safety advisory for journalists and news crews covering India

April 3, 2013 Leave a comment

By INSI

A man points out to a display showing canceled status of Kingfisher Airlines flights at Bangalore airport, India, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

A man points out to a display showing canceled status of Kingfisher Airlines flights at Bangalore airport, India, Feb. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

INSI has issued a safety advisory for journalists working and travelling in India.

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Updated safety advisory for journalists and news crews covering Mexico

March 26, 2013 Leave a comment

A taxi in Mexico City (INSI)

A taxi in Mexico City (INSI)

By Helena Williams

INSI has issued an updated safety advisory for journalists and news crews working in Mexico.

Following the publication of our original safety advisory earlier this month, we received new information from our contacts on the ground with regards to travelling and working in the country.

The advisory details potential threats outside of Mexico City, including Guerrero, Coahuila and Michoacan,  and details about using taxis in the city.

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