The working conditions for news reporters around the world have worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. The finding comes from recent research published by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). About 1,300 reporters, or journalists, in 77 countries answered questions from the IFJ. Three out of four of them said they faced restrictions, threats or other difficulties while reporting on the COVID-19 crisis. Two-thirds of those questioned said they have experienced worsening working conditions, including decreased pay and job losses. Anthony Bellanger is the IFJ general secretary. He said, “These results show a worrying trend of declining media freedom and cuts to journalism at the very time when access to information and quality journalism is so crucial.”
Title: Health Crisis Is Damaging Press Freedoms
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reporters, or journalists, in 77 countries answered questions from the IFJ.</span> <span data-start-time='28583' data-end-time='40104'>Three out of four of them said they faced restrictions, threats or other difficulties while reporting on the COVID-19 crisis.</span> <span data-start-time='40104' data-end-time='52167'>Two-thirds of those questioned said they have experienced worsening working conditions, including decreased pay and job losses.</span> <span data-start-time='52167' data-end-time='57771'>Anthony Bellanger is the IFJ general secretary.</span> <span data-start-time='57771' data-end-time='73854'>He said, “These results show a worrying trend of declining media freedom and cuts to journalism at the very time when access to information and quality journalism is so crucial.”</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' 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