Gathering Evidence and Documents in Conflict and War Zones — A MENA Case Study

By Global Investigative Journalism Network

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Journalists working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are often on the frontlines of unfolding tragedies — from Gaza and Sudan to Syria, Yemen to Iraq. In these conflict and post-conflict settings, reporters may be some of the first to encounter potential evidence of war crimes. Their work can go beyond bearing witness and informing the public; it can contribute to accountability efforts and legal processes. But doing so responsibly requires specific skills and a deep understanding of how to collect, verify, preserve, and store sensitive material. This GIJN webinar explores how investigative journalists can document human rights abuses in war zones, with a focus on methods to ensure the information gathered can later be used by legal investigators or international courts. Drawing from their on-the-ground experience in Syria, Iraq, and Palestine, our expert panel will share practical tools, ethical considerations, and field-tested techniques for recording testimony, analyzing

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