Addressing the response to the latest BBC reports on Newswatch, journalist Samira Ahmed explained there had been complaints about the coverage of the earthquake in Turkey-Syria. The BBC host read out complaints from viewers who branded the broadcaster “disgraceful” for intruding on the grief of people still waiting for news of their relatives.
Samira noted viewers were initially “impressed” with the BBC’s coverage of the earthquake.
One viewer, Jules O, told Newswatch: “As ever, majorly impressed by the dedication and resilience of the correspondents reporting on the Turkey-Syria earthquake, in particular the BBC’s Anna Foster.”
However, Samira continued: “But in the days following, there were criticisms of some of he BBC’s coverage, particularly a report on Wednesday’s evening news bulletins.”
She explained there was a “warning of harrowing images to come from the presenter beforehand” but viewers still got in touch to complain.
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Rescue efforts are still underway across many cities in Turkey and Syria as survivors are still being found after 115 hours.
The head of the UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), has said the level of need in both countries is “immense”.
Many of those who have survived had been put up in emergency shelters and tents.
The DEC has raised more than £30million in one day to provide immediate essential aid to those without food, shelter and water.
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