Exiled Afghan Journalists: A Community in Transit
- JX Fund
Exiled Afghan media outlets fill the void left by a shrinking press under Taliban rule. Women-led outlets like ZanTimes and Rukshana face various challenges and overcome obstacles.
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A Beacon of Hope: Afghan Media in Exile Grow Stronger
- United States Institute of Peace
Amid Taliban’s media control, journalists confront threats and censorship. Still, exiled and independent media grow stronger. Technical and financial support play a crucial role.
Pakistan: Two New Solidarity Centres for Afghan Journalists
- International Federation of Journalists
Two new solidarity centers have been launched by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), with the support of UNESCO.
Resisting After Two Years of Taliban Persecution
- Reporters Without Borders INT
Media outlets shrink, but resilience endures, particularly in exile. Afghan journalists defy Taliban repression, yet women encounter heightened challenges. RSF plays a vital role in providing support.
US: Promises to Afghanistan’s Women Journalists
- The Hill
The US initiated a resettlement program for Afghan citizens, but the process has been delayed, leaving many women journalists in precarious conditions in Pakistan. The author calls for alternatives.
In ‘Zan Times’, Afghanistan Finds a Voice in Exile
- Deutsche Welle Akademie
Amid the Taliban’s takeover, Zan Times emerged in August 2022, aiming to cover human rights violations with a focus on Afghan women. There, journalists face harassment, detention, and assault.
Safety of Exile: Journalist Gives Platform to Afghan Women
- VOA News
Zahra Nader, an Afghan journalist in Canada, champions women’s voices through Zan Times, an exile-based outlet. Despite Taliban restrictions, she empowers women to share their experiences.
Afghan Journalist: ‘If I Stop Writing, I Stop Existing’
- Deutsche Welle Akademie
Facing uncertainty in Pakistan, the journalist emphasizes the duty to be a voice for the voiceless. Despite daily struggles, they work on issues like media challenges and a para-athlete’s story.