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Criminal cases are being opened against independent reporters, editorial offices are declared “extremist formations,” and readers, experts, and sources who cooperate with them face prison. Independent media websites are blocked, budgets are minimal. But despite threats, an information blockade, and financial difficulties, Belarusian journalists remain in the profession and continue reporting on what is really happening in Belarus.
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) is helping 10 journalists and media workers resettle abroad after their release in Lithuania on 11 September, in a deal brokered by the United States. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins BAJ in condemning the “forcible expulsion” and calls for international solidarity to support those rebuilding their lives outside Belarus and the 28 journalists still behind bars.
The Belarusian-Ukrainian publisher has grown to over 200 employees in 28 countries, fuelled by community features and a new tech platform in its bid to challenge established players. As traditional media business models falter, publishers are searching for new ways to engage audiences and generate revenue. For the sports media network Tribuna, the answer lies in a major technological and global expansion.
Fifteen editorial teams from independent media outlets and three media organizations have signed an agreement on the self-regulation of the independent media sector, along with the new Code of Conduct for Belarusian Journalists. Around ten other independent publications are considering joining the agreement.
The sports outlet «Tribuna» is actively expanding its network of apps and services – cutting-edge not just for Belarus, but for the entire region. Belarusian Association of Journalists spoke with Tribuna’s director, Maksim Berazinski, about how modern technologies are being integrated into their journalistic and editorial work.
The role of journalism in authoritarian and conflict-affected regions remains as crucial as it has ever been. While technological advances provide new opportunities for newsgathering, there are still plenty of pitfalls for those who are trying to convey the truth.
One of the Belarusian media outlets that has survived in exile is Dev.by, a publisher dedicated to the IT industry in Belarus and the world, producing news, interviews, reports, and analytics. The organisation operates in spite of constant threats and lack of funding. Dev.by’s CEO and founder Artiom Kontsevoi shared with The Fix how they manage to operate in such unstable conditions.
The academic project on media in exile aims to systematically collect and organize data to highlight their challenges, needs, and crucial role in defending liberal democracy globally.
The current wave of Russian emigrants can play a crucial role in Russia’s political transition, necessitating Western support for sustainable change and utilizing civil society actors in exile.
Belarusian journalists launched Mostmedia in 2022. The outlet, seeking ad revenue and experimenting with content, focuses on Belarusians in Poland and fosters diaspora connections.
This white paper provides recommendations based on research, emphasizing the need for strategic support, coordination by the international community, and a holistic approach to evolving dynamics.
This text examines the case of the Austro American Tribune, a newspaper published in NYC in the 1940s, highlighting the role of such publications in articulating the struggles of political refugees.
Exploring how Syrian diaspora journalists establish digital networks and political reforms in their homeland, the study delves into the intersection of journalism, activism, and civil society.
Examining strategies used by Tibetan journalists, the study explores how they establish journalistic authority while reporting on events authentically despite severe constraints to press freedom.
This research addresses the practices and principles of exiled journalists, examining their professional norms and motivations, focusing on the Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka.
Examining diaspora online media’s role in the transnational Ethiopian media landscape, the study emphasizes their critical stance toward the Ethiopian government via an activist journalism approach.
Emphasizing journalists in exile’s dedication to reporting from repressive countries, the report highlights four recommendations to address challenges faced by independent media.