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Reporters Without Borders has ranked Belarus as the worst country for press freedom in Europe. Maria Savushkina, a Belarusian journalist currently living in Berlin, reaches tens of thousands of people back home with her political satire.
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day on Friday 3 May, the BBC is announcing for the first time that over 300 World Service journalists – around 15% – are working in exile. Recent crackdowns on press freedom in Russia, Afghanistan and Ethiopia have pushed more BBC teams to relocate for their own safety, many leaving family and friends behind.
Held under house arrest in China before fleeing to Europe, the journalist Su Yutong is still targeted for her coverage of human rights and politics. From smear campaigns and people sharing her address on an underground sex website, to false bomb threats made in her name, the harassment has left a deep mark.
In 2020, Nicaragua contended not just with the COVID-19 pandemic, but also intensified repression from the administration of Daniel Ortega in response to a 2018 social uprising against corruption and human rights abuses. Against this backdrop, a team of four journalists with a hunger for in-depth journalism took steps to hold power to account and tell stories in innovative ways.
Pouria Zeraati, journalist and reporter for Iran International, was stabbed outside his London home. A Guardian report says that the attack was believed to be another example of Iran hiring proxies to assault its critics in the west.
The Editor Safety Hub is a dedicated training platform for news editors and managers, providing them with a free and efficient way to improve their safety skills and practice through self-paced courses, practical tools and resources. It is created by the ACOS Alliance and WAN-IFRA in partnership with leading safety trainers, editors and journalists.
Sweden-based, Bangladesh-focused investigative newsroom Netra News launched with a bang in December 2019. In this interview Netra News’ founder Tasneem Khalil opens up about his work as an exiled editor.
The newly published “Press Freedom in Europe: Time to turn the Tide” report highlights the persistent use of spyware technology to surveil media actors, jeopardising both media freedom and the digital security of journalists.
Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile said police were investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms, in an escalation of Beijing’s attempts to clamp down on critical speech even outside of the country’s borders.
From spying through diplomatic missions and pro-government diaspora organizations to denial of consular services and outright intimidation and illegal renditions, the Turkish government has been using a wide range of tactics against its critics overseas.
Highlighting potential hazards, the Justice for Journalists Foundation (JFJ) sheds light on the obstacles faced by independent media outlets and workers exiled by non-democratic regimes.
Cuba, Syria, Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Hong Kong: In this roundtable, five journalists share insights on navigating exile conditions and reporting on countries they can no longer witness.
Experiences, resilience, and pursuit of freedom: Maryam Mirza, an Iranian journalist and civil society activist, shares why she began documenting the stories of Iranian women in exile.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) highlights the vital role of encryption for journalists, offering insights and recommended tools to enhance data and communication security online.
Shohret Hoshur, an Uyghur-American journalist of Radio Free Asia, shares insights on his admiration for Ukrainians and his ongoing efforts to report on his community from a distance.
For the first time, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) unveiled a map depicting the migration patterns of journalists compelled to seek safety abroad and the nations hosting exiled media.
Addressing the unique digital security challenges of exiled journalists, the guide outlines practical steps to enhance safety against hacking, online harassment, and website attacks.
In Stanford’s Spring 2023 Foreign Correspondence Class, students delve into interviews with exiled journalists, shedding light on their experiences and uncertain paths back, if any.