Anyone Here Been Raped and Speaks English? by Edward Behr is a strikingly titled and unforgettable memoir from one of Britain’s most experienced foreign correspondents. First published in 1978, this nonfiction account chronicles Behr’s remarkable career covering wars, revolutions, and political upheaval across Africa, China, and South East Asia during the turbulent 1960s and 1970s. The title, drawn from a notorious incident while covering conflict in the Congo, reflects both the often brutal realities of frontline journalism and Behr’s candid, unvarnished style.
Behr offers vivid, first-hand accounts of major historical events and the characters who shaped them, from African warlords and colonial administrators to Maoist revolutionaries. His memoir moves between continents and crises, capturing the chaos, danger, and dark absurdity of reporting from war zones. Through personal anecdotes, insightful reflections, and moments of grim humour, Behr lays bare both the glamour and grimness of life behind the lines as a foreign correspondent.
