Palestinian Studies

Silencing Journalism: Shireen Abu Akleh, Israeli Extrajudicial Killing, and Colonial Domination in Palestine

Silencing Journalism Sherine Abu Akleh

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

True North Room, Stephen Robert Hall, Watson Institute, 280 Brook Street

Free and open to the public 

Let's Just Talk with Hammi episode: "Human Rights Watch Director, Omar Shakir: Is Israel Committing Human Rights Violations Against Palestinians?"

Shireen Abu Akleh was one of the 21st century’s leading international war correspondents. A Palestinian American, and a household name in the Arabic speaking world, she inspired a generation of Arab journalists of all backgrounds, especially mentoring young aspiring female reporters. Throughout her distinguished career, she was meticulously professional in her coverage yet passionately connected to her stories. She was also exceptionally brave and yet exceedingly careful, always taking all the necessary precautions on behalf of herself and her team. This did not prevent her murder by an Israeli-fired bullet to the head. This panel will reflect on Shireen's legacy as well as her extrajudicial killing, the larger colonial context against which it took place, and its broader implications. 


Hosted by Darwish Visiting Professor in Palestinian Studies, Abdel Razzaq Takriti

Panelists:

Omar Shakir, Israel and Palestine Director, Human Rights Watch 
Jennifer Zacharia, Attorney and Writer
Sherine Tadros, Deputy Director of Advocacy and Representative to the United Nations for Amnesty International