Doha, Reporting to the World

US missile strikes have rocketed al-Jazeera television to the peak of fame. When Kabul was under attack, its television crew chose to stay on and become a witness to the savagery of war. While American guided missiles laid waste to Baghdad, their determination was repeatedly tested. During this period one of its reporters was killed when an explosion tore through its office. Through all these sacrifices, al-Jazeera has now become the most prominent television network in the Middle East and is quite influential elsewhere in the world. Its determination to break down the domination of Western media, though, continues to bring it threats and suspicion. Following is a report from TEMPO reporter Rommy Fibri, who called on its headquarters in Doha, Qatar, last month.