The Media Council of Kenya has insisted that they demand and apology and the New York Times should pull down the images in the Dusit Attack Publication.
This comes a day after New York’s response to the MCK saying that they had their reasons to make the hard choices.
A section of Kenyans have expressed their dissatisfaction saying that they are tired of what seems to be justification of an act that they condemn.
Earlier today, the MCK issued a statement indicating that they still remain firm on their stand.
MCK insists that they are not concerned by the editorial policies of the New York Times but instead were making them aware of the media regulations that should be practiced by both local and foreign journalists working in the country.
The council also states that they strongly disagree with publishing mutilated bodies especially during an active incident while friends and relatives are scrambling to find loved ones.
“Relatives Cannot learn of the death of from the media in the name of showing the world.” reads statement.
The MCK also highlighted the clauses from the Code of Conduct for the Society for Professional Journalists indicating that even foreign journalists working in the country are bound by that code.
- Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.
- Balancc the public’s nccd for information against potential harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the not license for arrogance undue
- Show compassion for those who may be affected by coverage. …Consider cultural differences in approach and treatment… Avoid pandering to Lurid Curiosity.
The council also asked the New York Times to file any of their grievances to the complaint commission in order to get the final say.
@MediaCouncilk CEO @DavidOmwoyo has responded to @nytimes Standards Editor @corbettNYT on their coverage of the #riversideattack@spj_tweets @fcaea @vicbwire pic.twitter.com/aNSLflRkeJ
— Media Council of Kenya (@MediaCouncilK) January 18, 2019