Al Jazeera English marks 20 years: Stories that shaped the journey
Summary
Al Jazeera English launched on November 15, 2006, and has grown to employ staff from 78 nationalities and operate 48 bureaus worldwide. Its coverage has included major events such as the Gaza war, the Arab Spring, the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Key Facts
- Al Jazeera English officially launched on November 15, 2006, about 10 years after Al Jazeera Arabic began.
- The channel has employees from 78 nationalities and 48 bureaus around the world.
- The 22-day Gaza war in 2008 killed about 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis, and was followed by a blockade of the Gaza Strip.
- On May 31, 2010, Israeli soldiers boarded the Mavi Marmara, which was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, and killed 10 Turkish nationals.
- Pro-democracy and antigovernment protests that began in Tunisia in December 2010 spread across the Middle East and North Africa, contributing to political changes and prolonged conflicts.
- The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021 after the United States and the group signed an agreement in Doha in February 2020.
- Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022; the war was still ongoing in November 2026.
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