The five anchors impacted areMartine Croxall,Karin Giannone,Geeta Guru-Murthy,Kasia Madera, andAnnita McVeigh.
Between them, they have more than 100 years of experience working at the BBC.
The women affected continue to receive full salaries while some are not working.
From left to right: Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh.BBC
One BBC journalist, who does not work for the news channel, said it was an appalling situation.
Another newsroom source added: I think there is a huge amount of sympathy [for the presenters].
I dont think its rocket science to say they have been badly treated.
It has also been noted that the women are over the age of 45.
Rarely seen in the same room together but its magic when it happens!
One ex-BBC presenter said the predicament of the news anchors suggests that the corporation hasnt learned any lessons.
The BBC said: We value all of our staff but we do not comment on individual HR matters.
Under the BBCs consultation process, the broadcaster seeks alternative work for those at risk of losing their job.
Redundancies only take place once these efforts have been exhausted.
The women were not successful in landing one of five UK-based chief presenter roles on the newly-merged channel.
The jobs went to Matthew Amroliwala, Yalda Hakim, Christian Fraser, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri.
Recruitment for the positions is ongoing.
He added: We need a fair, good conversation with those individuals to ensure they are settled.
The BBC merged its UK and international news channels on April 3.
Croxall, Giannone, Guru-Murthy, Madera, and McVeigh have been contacted for comment.
Some have taken on work at the BBC outside of the news channel in recent months.
