Carmen Joukhadar

Carmen Joukhadar is an experienced and dedicated journalist with 15 years of reporting experience. She joined Al Jazeera Media Network in 2019 as a correspondent in the Beirut bureau. During her time with Al Jazeera, she has covered a wide range of political and social issues in Lebanon, including the Israeli war in southern Lebanon since October 7, 2023. She has also reported on the Russian war in Ukraine.

Carmen began her journalistic career at Al-Safir newspaper in 2011 and later worked for four years at France 24 before joining Al Jazeera.

She is currently pursuing her PhD in Information and Communication at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, after earning a Master’s degree in Media from the Lebanese University. She also completed an audiovisual program at the University of Sophia Antipolis in Cannes, France.

In addition to her focus on current affairs, Carmen has reported extensively on issues related to human rights, vulnerable communities, women, refugees, and children.