Al Jazeera America chief ousted after turmoil

Al Jazeera America announced on Wednesday it was replacing its chief executive, Ehab Al Shihabi, who had held that position since the network’s founding two years ago.

The news caps a rough week for the network, which has seen three top officials exit their roles and another former employee sue for wrongful termination. One former executive told the New York Times Al Shihabi had meddled with news decisions and fostered a “culture of fear” in the newsroom.

Al Anstey, managing director of Al Jazeera English since 2010, will take over the Al Shihabi's position.

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