CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years
Summary
Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor, announced she will leave the network next year after 43 years. She said she looks forward to new projects and will continue supporting CNN's journalism.Key Facts
- Amanpour joined CNN in 1983 as an assistant on the international news desk.
- She often reported from conflict zones like the Gulf War, Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Iran.
- She has hosted a nightly interview show on CNN International since 2009.
- Amanpour is 68 years old and called CNN her “partner of 43 fantastic years.”
- CNN chairman Mark Thompson praised her as a trusted and beloved journalist.
- Thompson said CNN will take time to celebrate Amanpour before she leaves.
- Amanpour thanked her show teams and field crews for their work during her career.
- She emphasized seeking facts and truth in journalism throughout her time at CNN.
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