Carmen Joukhadar, experienced and dedicated journalist and news reporter with 15 years of experience. I joined Al Jazeera Media Network in 2019 as correspondent in Beirut bureau. During my journey with Al Jazeera, I covered all kinds of political and social topics from Lebanon, including the ongoing war since the 7th of October 2023. I also covered the Russian war on Ukraine. I started my journalistic career at Al-Safir newspaper in 2011, and I worked for France24 channel for 4 years, before joining Al Jazeera. I am currently pursuing my PhD thesis in media and communication at Saint Joseph University in Beirut after obtaining a master’s degree in media from Lebanese University.  I also enrolled in audiovisual program at the University of Sophia Antipolis in Cannes. In addition to my interest in current news topics, I also covered topics related to human rights, vulnerable communities, women, refugees and children.