Türkiye witnessed ‘systematic disinformation, black propaganda makes an attempt’ after February 6 quakes, says Turkish Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.
(AA)
In occasions of catastrophe and disaster, journalism requires sensitivity to tell the general public precisely, Türkiye’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun has stated.
“During disaster times, informing the public quickly, accurately, reliably and transparently is as vital as emergency response and effective aid organisation,” Altun advised the panel dialogue – We Hear Your Voice: Journalism Panel in Disaster and Crisis Regions – within the capital Ankara on Tuesday.
“In this process, it is also a necessity to combat disinformation.”
Türkiye sees the significance of this significantly after the February 6 earthquakes, which rocked 11 Turkish provinces and killed greater than 50,000 folks, he added.
READ MORE:
Erdogan lauds int’l solidarity as $7B pledged for quake-hit Türkiye, Syria
‘Systematic disinformation’
Stressing that Türkiye witnessed “systematic disinformation and black propaganda attempts,” Altun stated: “We encountered situations such as unconfirmed posts interrupting search and rescue activities and costing human lives.”
Undoubtedly, Altun stated, journalism in occasions of catastrophe and disaster requires a special sensitivity.
“Therefore, media should act with the responsibility of a ‘solutions partner’ in such cases.
“First of all, we should always take into account that unconfirmed data has a poisoning impact on the catastrophe and disaster surroundings as a result of false data that’s unfold deliberately or unconsciously can value a human life,” the communications director stated.
Altun referred to as on media establishments to provide significance to catastrophe reporting as a subject of experience and strengthen the infrastructure on this subject.
READ MORE:
Death toll from February earthquakes in Türkiye tops grim mark of fifty,000
Source: AA
Source: www.trtworld.com
