Muhammad Lila | Correspondent | Anchor

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Muhammad is an international correspondent. He leads teams to some of the world's most remote locations, and specializes in finding stories of courage and resilience in places you don't expect.

In 2016, he joined CNN as a Correspondent, going on to lead coverage of some of the world’s biggest stories and appearing regularly on AC360, Situation Room, Amanpour, and The Lead. He was the first international correspondent to arrive after the Manchester Attacks, delivering more than 65+ live reports and earning an Emmy nomination for “Best Breaking News Coverage.”

He has also hosted two week-long specials for CNN's flagship "Freedom Project," exposing an international human trafficking ring and going undercover to rescue young girls from modern slavery. Both series were broadcast worldwide on CNN and CNN International.

In 2012, Muhammad joined ABC News as a Correspondent and Anchor, reporting for all ABC shows plus Radio, Digital, and sister networks ESPN, Fusion, and Yahoo. He also regularly filled-in as an Anchor for ABC World News Now and America This Morning.

Don't just make stories. Make a difference.

A funny thing happened this year -- my social reach exploded. It started with a simple idea: What if instead of covering all the bad things happening in the world - we journalists shared only the good news instead?

I did - and it took off. My social media accounts now reach 3.9M+ per month (up from just 200K a year ago!).

There's no secret sauce. I don't shill for merch or money. I'm just a warzone correspondent who works with others to find stories of hope and inspiration - then share them with the world.

Two of my favorite stories are about how Americans found hope through basketball in Afghanistan, and helping someone who did something extraordinary in Vancouver. One turned into a feature on ESPN during the NBA finals, and the other went viral within 48 hours.

That's the power of goodness -- It spreads.

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100+

Flights per Year

18+

Conflict Zones

Emmy Nomination

41K

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3.9M+

Avg Reach per Month

93K+

Avg Reach Per Post

14.1M

Highest Monthly Reach

Every Story Matters

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Trekking in the Himalayas. Shooting Hoops in Afghanistan. Confronting the KKK. Click to see a sample of visual storytelling from around the world.

The Science Behind the Brazuca

BRAZIL (Via Sialkot)

AFRICA

EUROPE

ASIA

AMERICA

Live from a KKK Rally

AMERICA

Exclusive: The US Army's Robotic Dog

KABUL

When a Game is More Than a Game

AFGHANISTAN

Virginity for Sale (Pt.1)

INDIA

Meet the Pilots Fighting ISIS

SYRIA

A group of soldiers took to the court in Afghanistan when tragedy struck. Then, something unexpected happened.

Camp KAIA, Afghanistan

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In the climax of this special week-long series, we partner with a Nobel Prize winner to rescue young girls being held in slavery

Multiple Locations, India

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Live from a KKK rally. No filters. No studio. Just a front seat to the racial divide in America.

Charleston, South Carolina

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Exclusive: Meet the US Military's secret weapons in the fight in Afghanistan.

Undisclosed location, Afghanistan

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Exclusive: Take a ride on an F-16 as we meet the US Fighter Pilots defeating ISIS from the skies

Aboard the USS George HW Bush

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It's the most advanced soccer ball in the world. And you'll be surprised where it comes from.

Brazil and Sialkot, Pakistan

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3-Night French Riviera Tour from Milan to Monaco

Leave Milan and follow the lead of the jet set crowd to the south of France! The 3-night tour takes a route through north Italy, passing San Remo, as well as the glittering French Riviera (Côte d'Azur). Discover the highlights of Monaco on a walking tour; get to know the celebrity-studded towns of St Raphael, St Tropez and Cannes; and fall in love with Provence during visits to Saint-Paul de Vence and Grasse.

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It's a Multiplatform Thing

In his spare time, Muhammad is an avid travel writer whose coverage reaches 3.9M+ people per month across his social channels. He is verified on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

This is a sample of some of his writing:

The Sizzle Behind Salt Bae (CNN)

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How to Pack for Warzones (TPG)

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In Thailand, Lounging in the Clouds (ABC)

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Trying Out the World's Most Expensive Coffee (ABC)

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Don't be shy. Got an idea for a story, or a way to make the world a better place? Use the button below to reach me.

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Correspondent. Anchor. Globetrotter.

Muhammad averages 100+ flights a year, specializing in finding stories of hope and resilience in places you wouldn’t expect. He flies to cool places, meets amazing people, and shares their stories with the world.

In 2016, he joined CNN as a correspondent for its flagship “Freedom Project,” where he went on to partner with a Nobel Prize winner to rescue young girls being held in captivity. Since then, he has covered nearly every major global story, from the war on ISIS to the Trump election.

In 2012, he joined ABC as an international correspondent and anchor, where he was one of the only correspondents to file for all ABC platforms, including TV, Digital, Social, and Radio, plus ABC’s partner networks ESPN, Fusion, and Yahoo.

He is originally from Toronto, Canada, and is a graduate of the School of Journalism at Columbia University. In his spare time, he is an avid travel writer.