INPUT / … / … / How Far Should We Go? When covering a humanitarian crisis involves putting yourself and others at risk.

The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan and the waves of refugees trying to enter Europe after escaping from war and poverty have been major humanitarian crises recently reported on by international media - before events in the Ukraine escalated. Beyond the main headlines, the programs presented in this session go deep into the field to witness human struggle and suffering under the fear of deportation, repression or death. Reporting under these circumstances presents risks for sources and the crews themselves, who face critical decisions when they have to choose between staying or leaving, shooting or stop recording, witnessing only or getting involved. Reasonable ethical and moral doubts arise. Would we go that far again after almost having gotten killed or imprisoned for life? When is the right time to leave? Is it acceptable to broadcast how crimes are committed in front of a camera?