Journalists in Syria face a great deal of possible danger and harm without any guaranteed compensation. Many journalists are not properly insured and often times lack a dependable means of communication. Due to the very limited funding or salaries of the journalists, often freelancers, they have not been professionally trained to deal with medical emergencies. Journalists need to create personal connections with locals in order to get more information and sources, but also for their own protection. Journalists in Syria face a constant threat while reporting.

However, despite all these potential dangers, the news media is still held responsible for delivering accurate and reliable coverage of all the happenings in Syria. People need to be informed about what is going on in Syria and the only means of doing so is through news media. News organizations often use the limited resources they have to get people to report in Syria. This, despite man of its faults, allows people to understand the absurdities taking place in Syria from the comfort of their homes.

While reporters are constantly backing away from Syria, journalists need to continue to report on the happenings in Syria. In order to bring change, we need to be informed on the subject matter. We need to understand the needs of Syria in order to effectively take action.