There is a simple set of guidelines used by the Guardian’s editors when a video involving Isis killings is released. Undoubtedly they will hold to be reviewedEvery time Islamic State releases a video,editors are acutely aware that they are being invited to a Danse Macabre. The finely calibrated degree of violence within the video is matched with tall production values to create maximum impact. A recent video released by Isis was 11 minutes long and featured a man, in military-style fatigues speaking with an apparent English accent, or who delivered a “message” to David Cameron before five men,described by Isis as spies, were executed. Related: Isis's latest horror video ratchets up threat against activists Related: It is good manners, and not political correctness,to reject the word 'kaffir' | Nesrine Malik I don’t consider we are being hoodwinked… we know it’s propaganda, and we make that very clear in all our coverage Related: London man says child in Isis video is his grandson Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com