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“Conflict is part of being a foreign correspondent; spending long hours talking to politicians in capitals is another part of it.”

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Stephen Farrell

Stephen Farrell is an Irish journalist born in 1962. He serves as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, specializing in international conflict reporting. His career spans coverage of major global crises including the Iraq War, Afghanistan conflict, and Syria crisis. In 2009, he was kidnapped while reporting in Iraq, an incident that highlighted the dangers journalists face in conflict zones. Farrell is known for his courageous journalism and commitment to bringing international stories to global audiences. His work provides crucial insights into complex geopolitical situations and humanitarian issues worldwide. more

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