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Christiane Amanpour Ends 43-Year CNN Career
Amanpour leaves CNN after 43 years covering wars from Bosnia to Ukraine.
In brief
Amanpour leaves CNN after 43 years covering wars from Bosnia to Ukraine. Christiane Amanpour will end her 43-year CNN career in June 2027 after reporting from Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Amanpour's CNN Career Ends
Christiane Amanpour announced she will leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years of reporting.
“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!”
Career Spanning Wars
Her reporting covered conflicts in Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan, and Ukraine during her 43-year career.
Bosnia Reporting Impact
Amanpour interviewed Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladić, later convicted of genocide.
Rwanda and Humanitarian Crises
She reported from Rwanda and covered humanitarian crises across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Afghanistan Post-9/11
Amanpour covered Afghanistan after 9/11, interviewing leaders like Tony Blair and Pervez Musharraf.
Interviews With Global Leaders
She interviewed Iranian presidents, former Zimbabwean Prime Minister Robert Mugabe, and former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Iran Interview Cancelled
Amanpour was scheduled to interview Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi but refused to wear a headscarf.
Paramount-Warner Merger
CNN's parent company Skydance completed a $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in October 2023.
Amanpour's Future Plans
She will continue The Ex Files podcast with James Rubin and support CNN's independent journalism.
Career Conclusion
Amanpour's departure marks the end of her 43-year career as CNN's chief international correspondent.
At a glance
Christiane Amanpour will end her 43-year CNN career in June 2027 after reporting from Bosnia, Rwanda, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
