No impact expected from ECHR ruling on Russia’s ‘undesirable’ organizations
The judgment will have ‘zero consequences’, according to the applicants’ lawyer Batıkan Erkoç The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on 18 June that Russian legislation allowing authorities to declare organizations as “undesirable” and suspend their activities infringes on the right to freedom of expression and the right to organize. The ruling concerns a…
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Where does this end and recommendations for policymakers and civil society
E. Barış Altıntaş, Journalist Despite the challenges the journalists have dealt with, many have shown great resilience and dedication to continue their journalistic work. Not all of them, but most of them have found ways to adapt, such as leveraging digital platforms and networks, to keep reporting on issues important to them and their audience.…
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Long arms: when governments try to get journalists in exile
E. Barış Altıntaş, Journalist The spine-chilling murder of Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 is possibly etched in the memories of many. The Washington Post columnist had an appointment at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and he could never leave. He was assassinated brutally and dismembered. Maybe this is the most memorable and extreme case. But at…
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Neither here nor there
E. Barış Altıntaş, Journalist Exile is not only a journey of political persecution, resilience, or struggle but also one of vulnerability, inner turmoil, and sometimes nostalgia. One thing is certain: the journalists who contributed to this publication aren’t complainers. Not all of them speak about emotional distress openly, despite going through tremendous emotional upheaval, leaving…
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New lands, new dangers, and the price of safety
E. Barış Altıntaş, Journalist After the decision to leave, all of the journalists faced significant challenges. Most of them had to act quickly, leaving overnight, with authorities showing that they mean business with the new military censorship legislation, and even intelligence officers and law enforcement — sometimes through legal threats and intimidation, other times through…
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Leaving home: getting out before the storm
E. Barış Altıntaş, Journalist As Russian journalists struggled with increasing hostility for much of the 2010s, leading up to their Orwellian realities of inoagents, the undesired and brutal imposition of NewSpeak and Russia’s crazed war in February of 2022, another storm — albeit at a slower rate — was brewing in Turkey, a neighboring country…
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JAM to support exiled journalists
JAM was founded to look for solutions to the challenges that exiled journalists face through offering a range of legal and professional services to help them integrate into the existing media landscape. As we set things up, our team of lawyers and journalists will work closely with exiled journalists to provide them with the solutions…
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Impact of exiled journalists on host/home countries
Exiled journalists play a crucial role in shaping public opinion and promoting democratic values. These individuals provide a unique perspective on the events and issues that affect us all, and their contributions are essential to a free and open society. At JAM e.V., we believe that the impact of exiled journalists goes beyond their host…
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Spirit of journalism in exile
In the vast tapestry of world narratives, journalism stands as an unyielding sentinel, shedding light on the darkest recesses of society where falsehoods and injustice often proliferate. The compelling stories of exiled journalists, those who have sought refuge in Europe after escaping authoritarian regimes, exemplify the invincible spirit of this noble profession. They illustrate how…
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Journalisten und Anwälte für Meinungsfreiheit (JAM) e.V. 