Another example of the new Al Jazeera English ‘selfie style’. For this story, produced by me in just one day, we visited five different locations the next day and filmed out of chronological order. Step Vaessen and Denis Slepov edited it the following day.
about me
- Esther de Jong
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- From the Netherlands, I work for both Dutch and English-language media. I research documentaries, television programs and other media productions; write scripts and articles; and work as a producer. This PORTFOLIO shows a selection of my reports, stories and documentaries. Socially engaged, with a focus on underreported topics such as migration, sexuality and identity. Ranging from investigative journalism to breaking news. And everything in between.
dinsdag 15 juli 2025
maandag 7 juli 2025
AJE: New format
We were asked by Al Jazeera English to test a new ‘selfie package’ format, so we did.
In this story, we travel with Step Vaessen through parts of Amsterdam as she discusses the controversy surrounding the Maccabi riots in the Netherlands in November 2024. We join her at the locations where it happened: Amsterdam Central Station, the metro station and City Hall.
After CCTV footage showing violent behavior by Israeli hooligans toward Muslim women was found to have been overwritten, Dutch prosecutors dropped the case in June 2025. The decision raised concerns among people with roots in the MENA region, who say the loss of evidence undermines their trust in Dutch institutions and their sense of safety.
Al Jazeera English 2025
Researching and producing different stories for Al Jazeera English. An international independent news and current affairs channel. Broadcasting in English to over 350 million households around the world. For a full 24 hours a day.
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