TOAt the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Olena Zelensky, wife of the Ukrainian president, shared images of children who will never grow up on social networks. A post that has been around the web. And this was followed by a second social post, dedicated to children with cancer health problems forced to leave the country to save themselves and continue treatment. And then, again, children who are injured, in tears or who have not made it. As in all wars, even the smallest ones pay the highest price in Ukraine. He also returned to the topic Roberto Saviano with a social post in which he explains why it is essential to publish and share certain images.
Roberto Saviano and the post with a wounded child
“A child watching cartoons on his smartphone. How many times have you seen this scene in your homes?“. Thus begins the writer’s Instagram post. A post accompanied by a photo of a seriously injured child. An image that is a punch in the stomach. “Now look at the look of this child hit in the abdomen, with the injured bladder, some splinters wounded him in the temple»Continues Saviano.
Should we censor these images?
The attack on Mariupol children’s hospital (AP Photo / Evgeniy Maloletka, File)
Then turning to his 979,000 followers, the writer asks whether it is right or wrong to circulate certain shots on the war. “Should we censor these images so as not to cause pain? To protect the privacy of the injured?“. Then his answer and his point of view: “I do not believe. I am convinced that it should be shown, through the lens of these brave reporters, what is happening ».
Protect yourself from propaganda
The goal is not just to show the atrocities of war. “Spreading and studying the work of reporters on the ground serves to protect themselves from propaganda»Cuts Saviano short. Indeed, from the very beginning of the Russian attack on Ukraine, it was clear that this would be a war fought on several fronts, from the ground to social media and information. Often creating confusion and difficulties in the management of sources, in the distinction between real news, fake and propaganda.
The photos of Andre Liohn
“This photo was taken by André Liohn, one of the most talented photographers in existence,” concluded the writer. On the photographer’s Instagram profile there are many photos that show what is happening in the country: the flight of mothers and children, cities razed to the ground, the wounded, the dead, the empty gaze and the desperate cry of those who remain.
Follower comments
The reaction of Saviano’s followers who appreciated his choice was immediate. These images are harsh and difficult to look at, but necessary. “They must upset us, they must take away our sleep to the point of always asking to lay down their arms »writes one user. «It must be shown. He breaks my heart. But that’s exactly why it has to be shown »comments another. “A punch in the stomach. But in Sunday hypocrisy an alarm clock… »reads another comment. As far as “The truth must be known, even if dramatic“.
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