Vigil Held in Derry to Honor Slain Al Jazeera Journalists

Strategic Insights -

A somber gathering took place in Derry's Guildhall Square to pay tribute to the journalists killed in Gaza by the Israeli occupation forces. Members of the public joined the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in a vigil to honor Anas al-Sharif and other colleagues, who lost their lives in the drone attack. The event was part of a national vigil in Dublin and other organized gatherings throughout Ireland.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Union of Journalists organized a vigil in Derry to show solidarity with the journalists killed in Gaza, with members of the public also attending the event.
  • The vigil was part of a national event in Dublin and other local gatherings throughout Ireland, with the aim to "give voice to the growing abhorrence and anger at the continuing slaughter of truth-tellers".
  • An NUJ spokesperson condemned the killing of five media workers in Gaza, including Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal, and Anas Al Sharif.
  • A total of seven people were killed in the drone attack, including two civilians not connected to Al Jazeera.
  • The NUJ spokesperson emphasized that these killings "underline the increasingly precarious situation of journalists and media workers operating in areas of conflict".

Statistics:

  • 7 people were killed in the drone attack on a tent for journalists in Gaza City.
  • 5 of the deceased were media workers, including 4 Al Jazeera journalists and 1 assistant.
  • 2 civilians not connected to Al Jazeera were also killed in the attack.
  • The drone attack occurred late on Sunday outside the main gate of Gaza City's al-Shifa Hospital.

Sources:

  • The Derry and NW branch of the National Union of Journalists
  • The Derry Journal