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Atika Shubert was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. She graduated from the Jakarta International School in 1991 and went on to earn a degree in economics from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, in 1995.
An accomplished journalist, Atika Shubert began her career as a producer for CNN in Jakarta. Over the course of nearly two decades, she has reported on a broad array of global events and developed a reputation for thorough, on-the-ground coverage. She is currently based in Berlin, serving as a CNN correspondent covering news across Germany and Europe.
Throughout her career, Shubert has held multiple international assignments, including positions as CNN's correspondent in Jakarta, Tokyo, London (2008–2015), and Indonesia. Her wide-ranging coverage underscores her status as a seasoned media personality.
Atika Shubert has reported on numerous significant global and regional developments. Among the major events she has covered are the fall of Indonesian President Suharto in 1998, East Timor’s transition to independence, and the inauguration of President Megawati Sukarnoputri. She also reported on the Free Aceh separatist movement, the religious conflicts in Ambon, and the 2002 Bali bombings.
Internationally, she has covered events such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, nuclear tensions in the Korean Peninsula in 2006, and the Japanese hostage situation in Iraq. She also contributed a notable report for CNN’s special, "Remembering Hiroshima," marking the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing in 1945. Her coverage of the Schapelle Corby verdict in Bali and various developments across the Philippines, Singapore, and wider Europe further highlights her extensive field experience.
In recent years, Shubert has reported on the rise and impact of ISIS in the Middle East. One of her prominent investigations included a compelling feature on Yazidi women enslaved by ISIS, shining light on the atrocities committed and the survivors’ current lives. Her article, titled "ISIS fighters told to rape women ‘to make them Muslim’," received widespread international attention.
In 2010, Shubert conducted a widely discussed interview with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. During the interview, she raised questions regarding the sexual assault allegations against him following an initial discussion on internal WikiLeaks matters. The questioning led to Assange walking out of the interview, further amplifying the public’s interest in both the interview and the ongoing legal matters.
Atika Shubert is known to be a private individual, and limited details are publicly available about her personal life. She is the mother of a son, born in 2009. Information regarding her current relationship status has not been disclosed.
Shubert maintains a presence on social media, notably Twitter, where her handle is @2atikaCNN. Her profile highlights her role as a CNN Correspondent based in Berlin and includes a link to her official Facebook page. She has been active on Twitter since joining the platform in September 2008.
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