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Longtime Al Jazeera anchor and journalist Jamil Azar passes away

Longtime Al Jazeera anchor and journalist Jamil Azar passes away

Summary

Jamil Azar, a well-known anchor and journalist with Al Jazeera, has passed away at the age of 89. He played a major role at Al Jazeera since its start and was celebrated for his impact on journalism. Azar worked for many years at the BBC before joining Al Jazeera.

Key Facts

  • Jamil Azar was a longtime anchor at Al Jazeera.
  • He died at 89 years old.
  • Azar was a significant figure at Al Jazeera since its founding about 30 years ago.
  • He helped create Al Jazeera’s motto, “The opinion and the other opinion.”
  • Before Al Jazeera, Azar worked at the BBC Arabic Service from 1965 to 1996.
  • He was recognized for his influence on journalism standards.
  • Azar was born in 1937 in the town of al-Husn in Irbid, Jordan.
  • He left Al Jazeera in 2011.
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