Jennifer Holleis

Jennifer Holleis is an editor and commentator with a focus on political development, crises, civil society, women, and entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa. With years of experience as a war reporter in the region, she is particularly interested in highlighting constructive aspects even in complex situations. In addition to her work with DW covering social and political developments, Jennifer is also responsible for editing the anti-Nazi war diaries kept secretly by German feminist Anna Haag.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Examples:

  • The article presents a one-sided view of the conflict in Sudan, emphasizing the violence and destruction without providing counterarguments or context from opposing sides.

Conflicts of Interest

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Examples:

  • The author is an editor for DW, which may create a conflict of interest when reporting on topics related to their role as a commentator focusing on political development and civil society in the Middle East and North Africa.

Contradictions

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Examples:

  • The article reports different death tolls and displacement numbers from the conflict in Sudan.
  • The article states that El Fasher had turned into a relatively safe place for some 1.5 million people, including 800,000 internally displaced persons. However, it also mentions that fighting in El Fasher has killed at least 226 people and around 130,000 people have fled the city since April.

Deceptions

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Examples:

  • The article uses inflammatory language such as 'brutal Darfur war' to evoke strong emotions in readers, potentially misleading them to form a one-sided opinion on the conflict in Sudan.

Recent Articles

Sudan's El Fasher: A Modern-Day Darfur, Thousands Displaced Amidst Ongoing Siege and Violence

Sudan's El Fasher: A Modern-Day Darfur, Thousands Displaced Amidst Ongoing Siege and Violence

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 In El Fasher, North Darfur, the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces clash, leading to a humanitarian crisis with hundreds killed and tens of thousands displaced. The city was once a refuge for over 1.5 million people but is now under siege due to heavy fighting around Abu Shouk camp. Indiscriminate attacks on civilians, destruction of homes, and critical infrastructure violate the laws of war. Thousands face starvation as aid supplies are restricted, and reports of ethnically motivated violence and sexual assault surface. The international community urges action to protect civilians from ongoing conflict.