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Assignments to war and other danger zones must be voluntary and only involve experienced news gatherers and those under their direct supervision. No career should suffer as a result of refusing a dangerous assignment. The judgement of the journalist on the spot should be final when assessing the danger or otherwise of a situation.
Journalists in dangerous situations must constantly re-evaluate risks and know when to back down.

As Terry Anderson, CPJ honorary co-chairman and former Associated Press Beirut bureau chief, who was held hostage for nearly seven years in Lebanon, has said: "Always, constantly, constantly, every minute, weigh the benefits against the risks. And as soon as you come to the point where you feel uncomfortable with that equation, get out, go, leave it. It's not worth it. There is no story worth getting killed for."

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Articles in the Archives

Signs of a Potential Terrorist Attack
Posted Sun, February 19 2006 at 11:49 am

The War in Iraq: The psychological consequences for journalists
Posted Mon, June 06 2005 at 2:00 pm

Safety First - INSI
Posted Thu, February 10 2005 at 10:18 am

Principles of Protection from Terrorism
Posted Wed, February 09 2005 at 8:11 am

Kidnappings in Iraq - Lessons to be Drawn
Posted Tue, February 08 2005 at 2:56 pm

How to Handle Ambushes and Road Blocks
Posted Tue, February 08 2005 at 2:50 pm

Dangerous Assignments
Posted Tue, January 11 2005 at 1:05 pm

PTSD in Journalists
Posted Fri, January 07 2005 at 12:27 pm

Tips on War Reporting
Posted Fri, January 07 2005 at 11:35 am

Indirect Trauma
Posted Thu, January 06 2005 at 9:25 am

Self-Care and Self-Help Following Disasters
Posted Thu, January 06 2005 at 9:06 am

The Nature of Trauma
Posted Thu, January 06 2005 at 8:43 am

CARE OF BODY ARMOUR
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:49 pm

DEPLOYING ON AN ASSIGNMENT?
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:46 pm

SETTING UP INTERVIEWS WITH POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PEOPLE
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:44 pm

Mines, Bombs and Explosives Awareness
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:41 pm

WORKING IN IRAQ- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:39 pm

WORKING IN IRAQ - HEALTH & HYGIENE
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:37 pm

WORKING IN IRAQ - CLIMATE
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:36 pm

What You Need in Your Emergency Grab Bag
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:33 pm

Travel Safeguards in Armoured or Soft Vehicles
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 1:31 pm

Journalists at Risk: Editors Talk Safety
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 12:27 pm

Tips for Dealing with Dangerous Situations
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 12:17 pm

Types of Dangers for Journalists
Posted Mon, December 27 2004 at 12:11 pm

Staying Alive in Iraq
Posted Sun, December 26 2004 at 7:56 am

Women Reporting War
Posted Tue, December 21 2004 at 6:07 am

Safety in Conflict Zones
Posted Sun, December 12 2004 at 4:29 am

DECADE OF PRESS FREEDOM REVIEW
Posted Sun, December 12 2004 at 3:34 am

Packing for War
Posted Sun, December 12 2004 at 2:57 am

Journalists under Battlefield Stress
Posted Sun, December 12 2004 at 2:35 am

Professionalism in War Reporting
Posted Sat, December 11 2004 at 2:15 am

Challenges and risks journalists face covering SALW
Posted Sat, December 11 2004 at 2:04 am

Safety of Journalists Working in War Zones
Posted Sat, December 11 2004 at 1:51 am

International Code of Practice
Posted Mon, December 06 2004 at 1:47 pm

Exercising Caution in Dangerous Assignments
Posted Mon, December 06 2004 at 1:33 pm

Body Armor
Posted Sun, December 05 2004 at 6:16 am

Staying Alive And Other Tips
Posted Sun, December 05 2004 at 3:02 am

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted Sun, December 05 2004 at 2:57 am

Preparing for Battle
Posted Sun, December 05 2004 at 2:33 am

Advice for Photographers Covering Demonstrations
Posted Sun, December 05 2004 at 2:26 am

In the Danger Zone
Posted Sun, December 05 2004 at 2:05 am


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Ambushed : A War Reporters Life on the Line
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Travelsafe: The Complete Manual of Travel Security
Travelsafe: The Complete Manual of Travel Security


Attack Proof: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Protection
Attack Proof: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Protection


Pen & Sword: A Journalists Guide to Covering the Military
Pen & Sword: A Journalists Guide to Covering the Military

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