2009 Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism: Telling True Stories in Turbulent Times

Scheherezade Faramarzi

Scheherezade Faramarzi is an AP reporter who has covered conflicts in the Middle East, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and North Africa for three decades. Her work has focused on revolutions, civil war, suicide bombings, kidnappings, hostage negotiations, guerrilla warfare, and terrorism. In 2006, she moved to Beirut to cover Hezbollah and Iran's regional influence. She is a 2009 Nieman Fellow.