Umut Uras

Umut Uras is a news reporter at Al Jazeera, covering stories related to international politics and conflicts. Uras has reported extensively on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the South African elections, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His work often focuses on providing accurate and timely information to his readers while highlighting the impact of these events on people's lives.

Biography:  https://www.aljazeera.com/author/umut_uras_201269161842731602/

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author failed to provide context or background information about Israel's actions in Gaza and why they are taking place.
  • The author has been found to use sensationalist language in their writing, such as 'agony of Gaza mothers', which could be seen as manipulative to evoke an emotional response from readers.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest found in the author's work.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reported that at least 7 people were killed and a children's hospital was hit in Kyiv, while another article reported that at least 10 people were killed in Kryvyi Rih.
  • The author has been found to report contradictory information in their articles, such as the number of people killed or the specific locations of attacks.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author used sensationalist language that could be seen as manipulative to evoke an emotional response from readers.
  • The author has been found to use deceptive practices in their writing, such as not providing context or background information about a situation.

Recent Articles

At Least 23 Killed, Dozens Injured in Heaviest Russian Attack on Kyiv Since 2022: Report

At Least 23 Killed, Dozens Injured in Heaviest Russian Attack on Kyiv Since 2022: Report

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Russian missile attacks on July 8, 2024, killed at least 23 people and injured several more across multiple Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk. Over 40 missiles were fired during the daytime assault which targeted a children's hospital in Kyiv among other civilian infrastructure. The attacks marked the heaviest Russian bombardment of Kyiv since February 2022 and came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected to sign a security pact with Poland.
South Africa's 2024 General Elections: ANC Falls Short of Majority, New Parties Make Gains

South Africa's 2024 General Elections: ANC Falls Short of Majority, New Parties Make Gains

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 South Africa's 2024 General Elections reveal a shifting political landscape, with the African National Congress (ANC) falling short of a majority and new parties like Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party making significant gains. The ANC, which has governed since the end of apartheid, is projected to receive around 40% of votes. The DA follows with 28.5%, while MK Party holds a strong lead in KwaZulu-Natal with 43.9%. This election marks a turning point for South African politics as the ANC's dominance is challenged.
Israel's New Military Draft Bill Sparks Controversy and Debate Among Politicians, U.N Rejects Ceasefire Resolution in Gaza During Ramadan

Israel's New Military Draft Bill Sparks Controversy and Debate Among Politicians, U.N Rejects Ceasefire Resolution in Gaza During Ramadan

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Israel is considering a new military draft bill that could create division in society. The U.N Security Council rejected an American-backed resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, leading to further tension between Israel and Palestine.