Exile is a little bit less than death' for lawyer forced to flee GuatemalaExile was a last resort for Virginia Laparra to escape threats against her life after exposing corruption.
China is targeting my family and put a bounty on my head - but I won't be bullied out of my fight for freedomThe author's family in Hong Kong faces repercussions due to their activism against oppressive government practices.
This is a big chance for all of us': Germany's freedom hotel where exiled journalists take refugeFormer military training center transformed into refuge for exiled journalists, spotlighting the dire state of global press freedom and rising political repression.
They fled in fear from a U.S. ally. So it went after their families.Rwanda targets families of critics abroad to suppress dissent and instill fear among opposition voices.
Faravaz: The Voice of Resistance - Unveiling "Azadi" and Her Struggle for Freedom - KALTBLUT MagazineFaravaz's album 'Azadi' celebrates freedom and empowerment through her music in the face of oppression.
Amnesty International reopens Hong Kong office 'in exile' DW 04/15/2025Amnesty International has opened a new section in exile to advocate for human rights in Hong Kong amidst a worsening situation under Chinese authorities.
Exile is a little bit less than death' for lawyer forced to flee GuatemalaExile was a last resort for Virginia Laparra to escape threats against her life after exposing corruption.
China is targeting my family and put a bounty on my head - but I won't be bullied out of my fight for freedomThe author's family in Hong Kong faces repercussions due to their activism against oppressive government practices.
This is a big chance for all of us': Germany's freedom hotel where exiled journalists take refugeFormer military training center transformed into refuge for exiled journalists, spotlighting the dire state of global press freedom and rising political repression.
They fled in fear from a U.S. ally. So it went after their families.Rwanda targets families of critics abroad to suppress dissent and instill fear among opposition voices.
Faravaz: The Voice of Resistance - Unveiling "Azadi" and Her Struggle for Freedom - KALTBLUT MagazineFaravaz's album 'Azadi' celebrates freedom and empowerment through her music in the face of oppression.
Amnesty International reopens Hong Kong office 'in exile' DW 04/15/2025Amnesty International has opened a new section in exile to advocate for human rights in Hong Kong amidst a worsening situation under Chinese authorities.
Inside the Virginia Newsroom Trying to Save Afghanistan From TyrannyExiled Afghan journalists use Amu TV to report on Taliban abuses despite the high personal risks involved.
Its Journalism Challenged Autocrats. Trump Wants to Silence It.Andrei Kuznechyk's release from Belarusian prison brings both joy and sadness as he confronts an uncertain future and the potential closure of his media outlet.
I fear for my loved ones': Russian BBC journalists shaken by foreign agents' labelRussian BBC journalists labeled as foreign agents face severe personal and professional repercussions, including separation from their families and risks of arrest if they return.
Exiled Russian journalists left high and dry' after US cuts radio fundingExiled Russian journalists face severe risks of legal status loss and potential deportation due to funding cuts from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Inside the Virginia Newsroom Trying to Save Afghanistan From TyrannyExiled Afghan journalists use Amu TV to report on Taliban abuses despite the high personal risks involved.
Its Journalism Challenged Autocrats. Trump Wants to Silence It.Andrei Kuznechyk's release from Belarusian prison brings both joy and sadness as he confronts an uncertain future and the potential closure of his media outlet.
I fear for my loved ones': Russian BBC journalists shaken by foreign agents' labelRussian BBC journalists labeled as foreign agents face severe personal and professional repercussions, including separation from their families and risks of arrest if they return.
Exiled Russian journalists left high and dry' after US cuts radio fundingExiled Russian journalists face severe risks of legal status loss and potential deportation due to funding cuts from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Long after revealing the true outcome of Venezuela's presidential election, an exile dreams of returningAndres Villavicencio's courageous act as an electoral observer during a contentious election led to his exile but inspired hope and resistance within the opposition.
Voting under way in Belarus with Lukashenko set to extend 30-year ruleAlexander Lukashenko is poised to win a seventh term amid allegations of a rigged election and widespread suppression of dissent.Voter participation is low, especially among those exiled since the 2020 protests.
Long after revealing the true outcome of Venezuela's presidential election, an exile dreams of returningAndres Villavicencio's courageous act as an electoral observer during a contentious election led to his exile but inspired hope and resistance within the opposition.
Voting under way in Belarus with Lukashenko set to extend 30-year ruleAlexander Lukashenko is poised to win a seventh term amid allegations of a rigged election and widespread suppression of dissent.Voter participation is low, especially among those exiled since the 2020 protests.
Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist timesOleg Orlov, a human rights activist, experienced repression in Russia under Putin's leadership and was forced into exile after his release.
Russian artist duo finds haven on Long IslandDmitry Okruzhnov and Maria Sharova establish a new artistic home in Long Island after opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Pop star Monetochka reminds Russians of their country's lost liberal momentMonetochka laments the loss of a free-spirited Russia she grew up in, amidst a backdrop of increased governmental oppression after her criticisms of the Ukraine invasion.
Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist timesOleg Orlov, a human rights activist, experienced repression in Russia under Putin's leadership and was forced into exile after his release.
Russian artist duo finds haven on Long IslandDmitry Okruzhnov and Maria Sharova establish a new artistic home in Long Island after opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Pop star Monetochka reminds Russians of their country's lost liberal momentMonetochka laments the loss of a free-spirited Russia she grew up in, amidst a backdrop of increased governmental oppression after her criticisms of the Ukraine invasion.
Pepe: The Sad, Strange Tale of Pablo Escobar's Cocaine HipposThe film 'Pepe' explores themes of exile and identity through the story of a lone hippo descended from Pablo Escobar's herd.
Isabella Hammad and the Politics of RecognitionWriters have recurring tics that shape their narratives; Hammad's focus on recognition underscores deeper understanding in literary and real-world contexts.
A Dream of White Horses by Paul Scraton review images of exilePlace is an imaginative construct shaped by memory and belonging, particularly for exiles in a changing Europe.
Henry Roy's Photographs Capture the Poetry of TravelHenry Roy's 'Impossible Island' reflects on exile and the search for lost origins through evocative photography.The book captures the essence of a life marked by transience and creative exploration.
When home is where the heart isn't | LetterExiled individuals often grapple with their identities and relationships to home countries while finding peace in multicultural experiences.
Pepe: The Sad, Strange Tale of Pablo Escobar's Cocaine HipposThe film 'Pepe' explores themes of exile and identity through the story of a lone hippo descended from Pablo Escobar's herd.
Isabella Hammad and the Politics of RecognitionWriters have recurring tics that shape their narratives; Hammad's focus on recognition underscores deeper understanding in literary and real-world contexts.
A Dream of White Horses by Paul Scraton review images of exilePlace is an imaginative construct shaped by memory and belonging, particularly for exiles in a changing Europe.
Henry Roy's Photographs Capture the Poetry of TravelHenry Roy's 'Impossible Island' reflects on exile and the search for lost origins through evocative photography.The book captures the essence of a life marked by transience and creative exploration.
When home is where the heart isn't | LetterExiled individuals often grapple with their identities and relationships to home countries while finding peace in multicultural experiences.
My Stolen Planet review home-movie bulletins unearths Iran's forbidden pastSharifi's film examines the dichotomy of public and private life in post-revolution Iran through her childhood memories and cultural reflections.
Exploring the Roots of Mideast Turbulence OnstageThe theater-makers have faced displacement due to political conflicts, questioning their sense of home and identity amidst ongoing crises.
Even among artists in exile, the myth of Russian cultural supremacy lives onCultural nostalgia persists among Russian artists in exile, reflecting deep-seated feelings tied to their Soviet past.
My Stolen Planet review home-movie bulletins unearths Iran's forbidden pastSharifi's film examines the dichotomy of public and private life in post-revolution Iran through her childhood memories and cultural reflections.
Exploring the Roots of Mideast Turbulence OnstageThe theater-makers have faced displacement due to political conflicts, questioning their sense of home and identity amidst ongoing crises.
Even among artists in exile, the myth of Russian cultural supremacy lives onCultural nostalgia persists among Russian artists in exile, reflecting deep-seated feelings tied to their Soviet past.
Opinion | After Chile's Coup, My Regret Was That I Didn't DieThe author expresses a deep regret for surviving the 1973 Chile coup that led to his friend's tragic death.
Chilean author Antonio Skarmeta dies at 83 DW 10/16/2024Chilean writer Antonio Skarmeta, known for themes of exile and flight, died at 83, leaving a significant impact on Latin American literature.
Opinion | After Chile's Coup, My Regret Was That I Didn't DieThe author expresses a deep regret for surviving the 1973 Chile coup that led to his friend's tragic death.
Chilean author Antonio Skarmeta dies at 83 DW 10/16/2024Chilean writer Antonio Skarmeta, known for themes of exile and flight, died at 83, leaving a significant impact on Latin American literature.
Syrian culture ready for a new start DW 12/17/2024The oppressive culture under Assad severely limited cultural expression in Syria, instilling fear and stifling freedom.Recent developments in Syria have sparked hope among exiled artists and intellectuals for a brighter future.
Catalonia ex-leader Puigdemont returns to Spain despite arrest warrantLarge crowd greets Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont after seven years of exile in Belgium.
Exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's definition of home is shiftingMohammad Rasoulof fled Iran just before imprisonment, finishing his movie 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' during his dangerous journey to Germany.
Catalonia ex-leader Puigdemont returns to Spain despite arrest warrantLarge crowd greets Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont after seven years of exile in Belgium.
Exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's definition of home is shiftingMohammad Rasoulof fled Iran just before imprisonment, finishing his movie 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' during his dangerous journey to Germany.
Syrians Flood Back to Aleppo, Searching for Homes and HopeThe fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Aleppo has led to a return of exiled residents celebrating their liberation.
After Assad flees to Moscow, a look at how other dictators lived in exileBashar al-Assad's exile to Russia marks the continuation of a trend among Arab autocrats ousted during the Arab Spring.
Memo to the Assads: Putin may welcome you in Moscow, but I wouldn't drink his tea | Marina HydeBashar al-Assad's new life in Moscow contrasts sharply with the grim realities faced by Syrian refugees, highlighting the disparity in perception versus reality.
Syrians Flood Back to Aleppo, Searching for Homes and HopeThe fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Aleppo has led to a return of exiled residents celebrating their liberation.
After Assad flees to Moscow, a look at how other dictators lived in exileBashar al-Assad's exile to Russia marks the continuation of a trend among Arab autocrats ousted during the Arab Spring.
Memo to the Assads: Putin may welcome you in Moscow, but I wouldn't drink his tea | Marina HydeBashar al-Assad's new life in Moscow contrasts sharply with the grim realities faced by Syrian refugees, highlighting the disparity in perception versus reality.
My FriendsThe novel My Friends addresses themes of friendship, repression, and exile amid the backdrop of the Arab Spring and personal history.
Poem of the week: The Kurdish Musician by Mimi KhalvatiThe poem captures a Kurdish musician's artistry as a bridge between her cultural loss and connections formed in her new environment.
Fethullah Gulen, exiled Turkish cleric, dies reports DW 10/21/2024Fethullah Gulen, a key figure accused of directing the 2016 Turkish coup, has died at 83 after a long-term illness.
From solitary confinement in China to self-exile in Taiwan: Inside a Hong Kong bookshop owner's fight to keep the free press aliveLam Wing-kee continues to promote freedom and democracy through his bookstore in Taipei, despite facing financial difficulties and the challenges of selling politically sensitive literature.
Lore Segal, Mordant Memoirist of Emigre Life, Dies at 96Lore Segal's writings reflect her experiences as a Jewish refugee, highlighting themes of adaptability and identity in her unique literary style.
Opinion | Putin Is Hunting Down Ordinary PeopleThe Kremlin aggressively targets Russian exiles, perpetuating surveillance and violence and undermining international safety and human rights.
fromwww.npr.org7 months agoRussian publishers in exile release books the Kremlin would banExiled Russian writers are creatively resisting censorship, documenting the realities of modern Russia while ensuring accessibility to their work for readers within the country.
Alleged shooter's mom warned Ga. school. And, opposition leader flees VenezuelaThe mother's warning about her son was taken seriously, yet the school failed to prevent the shooting due to communication issues.
Venezuela news: Opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez seeks asylum in SpainEdmundo González fled to Spain after a pressured exit from Venezuela, impacting hopes for democratic change within the opposition.
Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia calls for dialogue among Venezuelans to avoid pain and suffering'Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia's departure to Spain aims to promote dialogue and avoid further suffering in Venezuela.
Alleged shooter's mom warned Ga. school. And, opposition leader flees VenezuelaThe mother's warning about her son was taken seriously, yet the school failed to prevent the shooting due to communication issues.
Venezuela news: Opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez seeks asylum in SpainEdmundo González fled to Spain after a pressured exit from Venezuela, impacting hopes for democratic change within the opposition.
Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia calls for dialogue among Venezuelans to avoid pain and suffering'Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia's departure to Spain aims to promote dialogue and avoid further suffering in Venezuela.
Catalan leader Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years as a fugitiveCatalan leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after self-declared exile, challenging authorities and threatening tensions between separatists and Madrid.
Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont headed back to Spain despite fear of arrestArrest of separatist Carles Puigdemont on return from exile could destabilize Spain's governing coalition.
Spain: Catalan separatist Puigdemont returns, faces arrest DW 08/08/2024Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years in self-imposed exile
Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer SaysCarles Puigdemont, the Catalonia pro-independence leader, managed to sneak into Barcelona, hold a rally, and escape despite an arrest warrant and police manhunt.
Carles Puigdemont: Catalonia launches search-and-detain operation for former regional leader after return from years on the runThe Mossos d'Esquadra activated a search operation to locate Carles Puigdemont's vehicle, suspecting his escape after delivering a speech in Barcelona.
Catalan separatist to return to Spain, despite arrest threat DW 08/07/2024Carles Puigdemont plans to return to Spain, risking arrest, after seven years in exile for his role in organizing an illegal independence referendum in Catalonia.
Catalan leader Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years as a fugitiveCatalan leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after self-declared exile, challenging authorities and threatening tensions between separatists and Madrid.
Ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont headed back to Spain despite fear of arrestArrest of separatist Carles Puigdemont on return from exile could destabilize Spain's governing coalition.
Spain: Catalan separatist Puigdemont returns, faces arrest DW 08/08/2024Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years in self-imposed exile
Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer SaysCarles Puigdemont, the Catalonia pro-independence leader, managed to sneak into Barcelona, hold a rally, and escape despite an arrest warrant and police manhunt.
Carles Puigdemont: Catalonia launches search-and-detain operation for former regional leader after return from years on the runThe Mossos d'Esquadra activated a search operation to locate Carles Puigdemont's vehicle, suspecting his escape after delivering a speech in Barcelona.
Catalan separatist to return to Spain, despite arrest threat DW 08/07/2024Carles Puigdemont plans to return to Spain, risking arrest, after seven years in exile for his role in organizing an illegal independence referendum in Catalonia.
Middle East updates: Hamas blames Israel for leader's death DW 07/31/2024Haniyeh's rise within Hamas from a refugee camp to becoming the head of the political bureau and living in exile showcases the complex dynamics within Palestinian politics.
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees Iran to avoid prisonDirector Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran to escape prison and attend Cannes premiere amid pressure over his banned film.
The Taliban targeted us, beat us and chased us out. This is how we run our Afghan newspaper from exile | Sakhidad HatifThe vibrant media sector in Afghanistan was completely dismantled by the Taliban after they came to power, leading to the exodus of journalists and closure of media outlets.
Khalida Popal: I was accused of wanting to brainwash women to play football'Khalida Popal faced death threats and danger for her outspoken defiance in leading the national women's football team in Afghanistan, ultimately being forced into exile.
Iranian TV presenter stabbed in London moves abroad for safetyPouria Zeraati, an Iranian TV presenter attacked in London by men believed to be linked to Tehran, has left the UK due to safety concerns.