Anonymous sources

We use anonymous sources only when all three conditions are met: 1. The information is in the public interest (corruption, abuse of power, violation of law). 2. The source could face professional, legal or personal consequences if identified. 3. The claim is independently confirmed by at least one other source or document. Anonymous sources are identified functionally (e.g. "a source close to the investigation", "a senior official at the Interior Ministry"), never personally. The Editor-in-Chief must know the identity of the source before publication. We do not use anonymous sources for attacks on individuals, for reactions without giving the other side an opportunity to respond, or for placing PR content.