Skip to Main Content
PBS News Hour

How lack of neutrality can sow suspicion of aid groups

How one company may have endangered neutrality for many aid groups.

06/06/2017

PBS News Hour

How lack of neutrality can sow suspicion of aid groups

Clip: 6/6/2017 | 7m 14sVideo has Closed Captions

How one company may have endangered neutrality for many aid groups.

For aid organizations, especially those in conflict zones, remaining politically neutral is crucial for trust. A New York Times investigation found that the conduct of a logistics company could drive suspicion that aid groups in Yemen were somehow acting as agents of the U.S. government. William Brangham speaks with The New York Times' Eric Schmitt and Daryl Grisgraber of Refugees International.

06/06/2017

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

'Dear Evan Hansen' strikes an emotional chord with fans

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/6/2017 | 6m 25s | This Tony-nominated show draws awareness to the loneliness and pain of teen life. (6m 25s)

How media literacy can help students discern fake news

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/6/2017 | 7m 31s | Why educators are fighting back even harder against fake news. (7m 31s)

Is the GOP’s ambitious to-do list running out of time?

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/6/2017 | 6m 53s | Congress is facing big issues with little time before the August recess. (6m 53s)

News Wrap: Russia denies trying to hack voting equipment

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/6/2017 | 4m 3s | Russia is denying that it attempted to hack U.S. voting computer software and equipment. (4m 3s)

Student’s stutter doesn’t stop him winning over the crowd

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 6/6/2017 | 3m 5s | Trevor Acord hasn’t let a stutter stop him from being a leader and role model at school. (3m 5s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?