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Media coverage of terrorism ‘leads to further violence’

Clear link claimed between reports of atrocities and follow-up attacksViolence, so the saying goes, begets violence. Now evidence is emerging that suggests even the reporting of violence can trigger further attacks. Research has found that sensationalist media coverage of acts of terrorism results in more such acts being committed.The study will prompt further debate about how the international media responds to atrocities.

 

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