Paul Danahar
An ISIS video appears to show the killing of American journalist Steven Sotloff
Steven Sotloff, an American reporter held for more than a year after his capture in Syria, appeared to be the victim of an execution by the Islamist militant group ISIS. After being shown in the recording of journalist James Foley’s killing, Sotloff’s murder was also filmed and distributed on the Internet.
What’s Next for Libya?
Rebel forces continue to fight for freedom from the Gadhafi regime. They have taken over much of the eastern part of the country, but experts say that Gadhafi will likely retain his hold on the capital city of Tripoli. Complicating the current and future situation in Libya is the fact that it’s a tribal country, […]
North Korean leader’s birthday offers rare glimpse behind curtain
The BBC’s Paul Danahar joins us after a recent trip to North Korea where he met students who are being groomed as the next generation of party faithfuls and possible leaders. He offers us a rare glimpse into this carefully shrouded country.
Comparing two natural disasters, and two responses, in China and Myanmar
BBC producer Paul Danahar reported under cover from Myanmar in the days following Cyclone Nargis, all the while trying to avoid detection and arrest. He was eventually tracked down by the military authorities and deported. He was then sent to report on the devastating earthquake in China. He tells The Takeaway about his own experience […]