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Twenty Years of Al Jazeera English: The Counternarrative

Twenty Years of Al Jazeera English: The Counternarrative

Summary

Al Jazeera English launched in November 2006 with a goal of bringing perspectives from the Global South to English-speaking audiences. Its coverage has included global conflicts, climate change and genocide, while the network has faced scrutiny over its state funding and attacks on its journalists and offices.

Key Facts

  • Al Jazeera English went live in November 2006.
  • The network set out to bring perspectives from the Global South to English-speaking audiences.
  • Its coverage has included global conflicts.
  • Its coverage has included the climate crisis and genocide.
  • The network has faced criticism linked to its state funding.
  • Al Jazeera English journalists and bureaus have been targeted.
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