JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

In December 2022 exiled Turkish journalist Can Dündar revealed that he had been added to the so-called terrorist “gray list”, a database published by the Turkish Interior Ministry, that identifies alleged terrorists and offers rewards for their capture. CPJ has identified at least 14 other members of the press included on the Interior Ministry’s gray list.

Amidst Russia’s media crackdown post-Ukraine invasion, an opposition information ecosystem has formed in exile. A plea for Western support for professionalization, funding, and enhanced mobility.

Reporters Without Borders reveals dire press freedom in Russia. But exiled journalists face new problems: Anna, a former TV presenter, faces censorship challenges in a deteriorating media landscape.

Russian law hampers free expression, targets civic activism, and excludes individuals or entities engaging in civic activism or expressing opinions about Russia’s policies from various civic aspects.

Russian exiled media face challenges, from funding problems to maintaining audience connection. International donors provide stability, but the funding is often project-specific.

Russian misinformation targets Western audiences, eroding public trust. The author argues that Europe must counter these narratives, and ‘offshore journalists’ offer an alternative perspective.

Many refugee journalists from Russia and Belarus, chroniclers of current events, would like to work from Berlin. But Germany makes it difficult for them, according to the authors.

Abraham Jimenez Enoa, once part of Cuba’s political elite, turned independent journalist, defying his family’s legacy. His choice led to a government: leave or face imprisonment.

The founder of The Insider discusses the war on journalism in Russia: the importance of investigative journalism, the increased demand for war-related information, and journalists in the digital age.

All texts by and about exiled journalists: Exiled journalists write regularly in the Tagesspiegel, including the award-winning project #jetztschreibenwir (2016–2019) and the series Voices of Exile.

Shohret Hoshur is an Uyghur-American journalist, who works for Radio Free Asia from exile. In an interview with Reuters Institute he explains why he envies Ukrainians and how he keeps reporting on his community from afar.

Exiled Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) defies raids and bans, exposing corruption and disinformation. Despite media crackdowns, BIC thrives in exile, counters propaganda, and reveals wrongdoing.

Exploring current challenges amid the Russian war on Ukraine, the report highlights the flight of Ukrainian media professionals and reveals the deteriorating situation for independent reporting.

‘Reporting from the Outside’: This article offers circumvention tools recommended by exiled editors and strategies for accessing blocked audiences, and background information.

Vachedin, working for the government-critical magazine Meduza, discusses the challenges of reporting from outside Moscow. He shares insights and emphasizes the resilience of journalists in exile.

Supporting journalists amid the rapidly evolving Ukraine war, these resources from the Dart Center aid both local and international reporters in navigating the challenges of covering this crisis.

This article provides a short exit plan to move to a safer region or country – from documents to have ready over preventative measures, digital and physical safety steps, and organizations to contact.