JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

OWEP editor-in-chief Gemma Pörzgen travelled to Riga, which has become the most important refuge, as Russian journalists and editorial teams increasingly choose exile for independent reporting.

Ethiopian journalists, facing deteriorating press freedom and arrests, are increasingly seeking asylum abroad. The government’s crackdown has created a challenging environment.

MFRR partner organizations issue a warning after a press freedom mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This statement highlights a concerning decline in media freedom fueled by new restrictive and more.

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.

‘Pluralism is nearly gone’: The latest elections underscore a juncture in the existence of independent journalism in Turkey, writes Yavuz Baydar. He emphasizes the need for a revival of thinking.

Amid Russia’s suppression, exiled independent journalists turn to NGOs for financial support. Facing challenges in adapting to a new sector, media-NGOs navigate fundraising and accountability.

This report explores the conditions for Sudanese media practitioners, offering insights and narratives to guide stakeholders toward tangible improvements. A survey, data, and detailed findings.

Journalist Marina Sedneva highlights the daily fear Russian opposition leaders, civil rights activists, and independent journalists face under the threat of police searches and arrests.

In exile due to Ortega’s authoritarian rule, Nicaraguan journalists describe why they persist in their work, and how they are navigating the challenges of being unable to return home.

Independent Russian media has all but disappeared. Adjusting to their new surroundings, the exiled reporters and newsrooms are navigating an uncertain future.

Meduza’s leader, Galina Timchenko, hit by spyware two weeks after the Russian government deems Meduza ‘undesirable’. Read about the first Pegasus infection of a Russian journalist in this article.

‘The million-dollar reporter’: Israeli cyber-arms company’s software was used to spy on Galina Timchenko, revealing the first confirmed case of a Pegasus attack against a Russian journalist.

Press freedom in Myanmar hit rock bottom after the military coup in 2021. Sonny Swe now reports from northern Thailand, delivering insights to make sense of the country’s upheaval.

In the midst of full-scale war, censorship and widespread repression have unleashed propaganda. This analysis explores the implications of these changes for the future of the Russian media sector.

Amid intensified pressure on Kremlin-critical media in Russia and Belarus, hundreds of journalists seek refuge abroad, fostering free journalism in the face of increased repression.

The article delves into the story of exiled Kostyuchenko, facing a suspected poisoning in Berlin, with The Insider revealing similar incidents, highlighting risks for exiled journalists beyond Russia.

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.