BBC 'bans' journalists from saying US 'kidnapped' Maduro, leaked email shows
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The BBC has told its reporters not to use the word 'kidnapped' when describing the US government’s allegedly illegal abduction of Venezuelan…
    • TownhouseGloryHole@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      You’re absolutely right. It may seem like semantics to some, however it is an important distinction for journalists. Using colloquial language contributes to ambiguity when readers expect accuracy.