MODERN WAR, MODERN EVIDENCE: HOW JOURNALISM HELPS ENFORCE INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW THROUGH DOCUMENTATION

This article examines the evolving role of journalism in enforcing International Humanitarian Law (IHL) through the documentation of war crimes. Advances in digital technology have enabled journalists and citizen documentarians to capture and preserve real-time evidence through photographs, videos, GPS data, and social media. Such documentation has increasingly supported international investigations and accountability efforts, particularly in conflicts such as Ukraine, Syria, and Myanmar. However, the growing evidentiary role of journalism raises concerns regarding journalist protection, neutrality, evidence authentication, chain of custody, and digital manipulation. The article argues for updated IHL frameworks, standardised documentation protocols, institutional support, and stronger preservation mechanisms. Ultimately, it highlights that journalism has evolved beyond informing the public and has become a crucial component of international accountability and IHL enforcement.

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