JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

Placing the Syrian case within the broader context of global exile media, the study explores donor approaches to media development in (post-)conflict settings and discusses lessons learned.

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.

An interview with Taha Siddiqui, who was forced to flee to France after a failed abduction attempt, brings to the fore how freedom of expression and speech is being curtailed in newsrooms across South Asia.

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.