Andrew Marshall (Asia journalist) facts for kids
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Andrew R.C. Marshall (born in 1967) is a British journalist and author. He is known for writing about important events in Asia. As a journalist, his job is to uncover the facts about difficult situations and share them with the world.
In 2012, he joined Reuters, a famous international news agency. He has won the Pulitzer Prize, one of the most respected awards in journalism, two times for his brave reporting.
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A Career in Journalism
Andrew Marshall was born in London, England. He went to the University of Edinburgh and graduated in 1989 with a degree in English Literature. His love for writing and storytelling led him to a career in journalism.
He became a special correspondent for Reuters, focusing on the region of Southeast Asia. This means he traveled to different countries to report on major news stories, such as conflicts and human rights issues.
Winning Prestigious Awards
Winning a Pulitzer Prize is a huge achievement for any writer. Andrew Marshall has won this top award twice for his work in international reporting.
2014 Pulitzer Prize: Reporting on the Rohingya
In 2014, Marshall and his colleague Jason Szep won the Pulitzer Prize for their reports on the Rohingya people in Myanmar. The Rohingya are a Muslim minority group who have faced terrible hardship and unfair treatment.
Marshall and Szep's reporting showed the world the violence and difficulties the Rohingya were experiencing. Their work helped bring global attention to this serious human rights issue.
2018 Pulitzer Prize: Investigating the Philippines
Marshall won his second Pulitzer in 2018. He shared the prize with Clare Baldwin and Manuel Mogato. They won for their investigation into the tough anti-drug campaign in the Philippines, led by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Their reports uncovered the secret methods used by police squads. This series of stories was very dangerous to report on, but it was important for showing the world what was truly happening. Their work is a powerful example of how journalists hold powerful people accountable for their actions.
Books by Andrew Marshall
Besides his work as a journalist, Marshall has also written books that explore history and important events.
The Trouser People
In his book The Trouser People: a Story of Burma in the Shadow of the Empire, Marshall writes about two adventures at once. He tells the story of Sir George Scott, a British official from over 100 years ago who explored the jungles of Burma (now called Myanmar).
At the same time, Marshall writes about his own journey as he follows in Scott's footsteps. The book is a mix of history, travel, and adventure, showing how much—and how little—the country has changed.
The Cult at the End of the World
Marshall is also the co-author of The Cult at the End of the World. This book is a serious study of Aum Shinrikyo, a Japanese group that became famous for its dangerous activities in the 1990s. The book explains how the group formed and the events that made it known worldwide.
External links
- Andrew Marshall - Reporting from Asia on conflict, human rights, and climate change
- Blood, Robes And Tears: A Rangoon Diary
- Burma VJ: Truth as Casualty
- Burma's Dawei project will be "10 times bigger" than Thailand's poisonous Map Ta Phut, but with no environmental oversight or labor rights
