Four veteran journalists advise on tracking the activities of hate groups
The rise of far-right groups has swept across the western world over the last decade, and it poses a threat to democracy and the free press.
There are many perils and pitfalls when it comes to reporting on right-wing extremism. With that in mind, the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) put on a recent webinar with four veteran journalists well-versed in investigating hate groups. GIJN staff reporter Rowan Philip provides highlights from the talk in this article.
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