“When independent witnesses are absent, accountability disappears. … When there are no witnesses, lies can too often dictate reality.”
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My friend was killed for telling you the truth. Now the powerful are even more desperate to silence us | Janine di Giovanni
Murderous governments and armed groups always considered reporters like Marie Colvin a nuisance – now they see them as legitimate targets, says war correspondent Janine di Giovanni