Al Jazeera English marks 20 years: Stories that shaped the journey

Al Jazeera English marks 20 years since its launch on 15 November 2006. The article looks back at major events it has covered, from conflicts and political upheaval to sport, illustrating how its reporting has expanded alongside a global operation.

The channel now has staff from 78 nationalities and 48 bureaus, around a decade after Al Jazeera Arabic began. The events highlighted include the 2008–09 Gaza war, the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid, the Arab uprisings, the Taliban’s return to power, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Qatar’s 2022 World Cup and the wars involving Gaza and Iran. The article says more than 74,600 people have been killed in Gaza, according to local authorities.