Summary:
Journalist Thibault Izoret discusses his experiences with the Kurds in war-torn Syria at the Monaco Press Club.
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Thibault Izoret, a young journalist, was invited by the Monaco Press Club to talk about his experience among the Kurds in war-torn Syria. Izoret shared moments from his recent reportage in Syria, a land marked by war, hope, and many contradictions. He followed the Kurdish population living near the Turkish border, constantly on edge for a possible attack. This region, struggling to build a path towards democracy, also has extremist-run prison camps. The children growing up in these camps are raised in an environment of hatred and war, increasing the risk of radicalization in future generations. Izoret also highlighted how Syria is regularly subjected to preemptive bombings by Israel, further destabilizing an already fragile context. The conference also focused on the preparation necessary for a journalist venturing into conflict zones. Izoret underwent intense military training provided by a French camp that trains reporters for war zones. The objective is to learn how to react and survive in highly dangerous environments. Even after returning home, Izoret confessed that the fear does not disappear. The experiences on the field leave deep traces that are difficult to erase. Izoret also shared his observations about the difference between the Syrian and Ukrainian fronts. In Ukraine, there is still a semblance of normalcy, with functioning internet, phones, and open restaurants. But in the Middle East, everything is unstable, and anything can explode at any moment, making trust nearly impossible. His powerful and insightful intervention shed light on the human face of war journalism, a facet that is often forgotten. The next scheduled event for the Monaco Press Club is on April 25th, featuring Professor Assael Adary, discussing generative and prescriptive AI.
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montecarloin
