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Rick Sanchez says a British accent is not a journalism credential

Original: Journalist Rick Sanchez states a British accent is NOT a journalism credential. "Why do news channels across the Middle

Veteran journalist Rick Sanchez has criticised news channels across the Middle East, Africa and India for flying in correspondents from London to cover regional stories instead of using local reporters. He argued that a British accent should not be treated as a journalism credential, asking why outlets still act as if outsiders are needed to tell stories and then send them home.

Why now: His remarks challenge long-standing hiring and coverage practices in international news, sparking debate about representation and local expertise.

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Journalist Rick Sanchez states a British accent is NOT a journalism credential. "Why do news channels across the Middle East, Africa and India still act as if they need to bring someone in from London to tell the story and then send them home?" · HatsOffff · 204

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