Christiane Amanpour Departs CNN After 43 Years
The veteran international anchor announced her departure after nearly four and a half decades, making a parting comment on journalistic integrity.
Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor, has announced she will leave the network after 43 years. Her departure marks the end of a long tenure that began when she joined CNN as a desk assistant in 1983.
Amanpour, 68, stated her decision to separate from the network came after "many months of thought and a few sleepless nights." She expressed anticipation for "interesting new projects down the line," adding that she will "always be rooting for CNN and maintaining its history of independent journalism." Amanpour also offered a parting piece of advice: "Remember: always be truthful, not neutral."
CNN Chairman Mark Thompson shared the news with colleagues in a memo, acknowledging Amanpour's careful consideration of the decision. "Like so many CNNers who will hear the news today, I'm very sorry to see her go, but I've come to accept that this is the right time for her, both personally and professionally," Thompson wrote.
Amanpour's final broadcast is scheduled for next June. She began her career at CNN's Atlanta headquarters and moved to a correspondent role in New York City in 1986. During her time with the network, she reported from pivotal global events, including the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the Gulf War in 1991.