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This is a big chance for all of us': Germany's freedom hotel where exiled journalists take refuge

Former 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.

This is a big chance for all of us': Germany's freedom hotel where exiled journalists take refuge

Former 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.
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Syrian culture ready for a new start DW 12/17/2024

The 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.
#protests

Catalonia ex-leader Puigdemont returns to Spain despite arrest warrant

Large crowd greets Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont after seven years of exile in Belgium.

Exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's definition of home is shifting

Mohammad 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 warrant

Large crowd greets Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont after seven years of exile in Belgium.

Exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's definition of home is shifting

Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran just before imprisonment, finishing his movie 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' during his dangerous journey to Germany.
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#identity

Pepe: The Sad, Strange Tale of Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Hippos

The 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 Recognition

Writers 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 exile

Place is an imaginative construct shaped by memory and belonging, particularly for exiles in a changing Europe.

When home is where the heart isn't | Letter

Exiled 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 Hippos

The 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 Recognition

Writers 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 exile

Place is an imaginative construct shaped by memory and belonging, particularly for exiles in a changing Europe.

When home is where the heart isn't | Letter

Exiled individuals often grapple with their identities and relationships to home countries while finding peace in multicultural experiences.
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#venezuela

Alleged shooter's mom warned Ga. school. And, opposition leader flees Venezuela

The mother's warning about her son was taken seriously, yet the school failed to prevent the shooting due to communication issues.

Long after revealing the true outcome of Venezuela's presidential election, an exile dreams of returning

Andres Villavicencio's courageous act as an electoral observer during a contentious election led to his exile but inspired hope and resistance within the opposition.

Venezuela news: Opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez seeks asylum in Spain

Edmundo 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 Venezuela

The mother's warning about her son was taken seriously, yet the school failed to prevent the shooting due to communication issues.

Long after revealing the true outcome of Venezuela's presidential election, an exile dreams of returning

Andres Villavicencio's courageous act as an electoral observer during a contentious election led to his exile but inspired hope and resistance within the opposition.

Venezuela news: Opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez seeks asylum in Spain

Edmundo 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.
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#bashar-al-assad

Syrians Flood Back to Aleppo, Searching for Homes and Hope

The 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 exile

Bashar 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 Hyde

Bashar 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 Hope

The 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 exile

Bashar 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 Hyde

Bashar al-Assad's new life in Moscow contrasts sharply with the grim realities faced by Syrian refugees, highlighting the disparity in perception versus reality.
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My Friends

The novel My Friends addresses themes of friendship, repression, and exile amid the backdrop of the Arab Spring and personal history.
#music

Poem of the week: The Kurdish Musician by Mimi Khalvati

The poem captures a Kurdish musician's artistry as a bridge between her cultural loss and connections formed in her new environment.

Pop star Monetochka reminds Russians of their country's lost liberal moment

Monetochka 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.

Poem of the week: The Kurdish Musician by Mimi Khalvati

The poem captures a Kurdish musician's artistry as a bridge between her cultural loss and connections formed in her new environment.

Pop star Monetochka reminds Russians of their country's lost liberal moment

Monetochka 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.
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#cultural-identity

Exploring the Roots of Mideast Turbulence Onstage

The 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 on

Cultural nostalgia persists among Russian artists in exile, reflecting deep-seated feelings tied to their Soviet past.

Exploring the Roots of Mideast Turbulence Onstage

The 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 on

Cultural nostalgia persists among Russian artists in exile, reflecting deep-seated feelings tied to their Soviet past.
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Fethullah Gulen, exiled Turkish cleric, dies reports DW 10/21/2024

Fethullah Gulen, a key figure accused of directing the 2016 Turkish coup, has died at 83 after a long-term illness.
#literature

Lore Segal, Mordant Memoirist of Emigre Life, Dies at 96

Lore Segal's writings reflect her experiences as a Jewish refugee, highlighting themes of adaptability and identity in her unique literary style.

Chilean author Antonio Skarmeta dies at 83 DW 10/16/2024

Chilean writer Antonio Skarmeta, known for themes of exile and flight, died at 83, leaving a significant impact on Latin American literature.

Lore Segal, Mordant Memoirist of Emigre Life, Dies at 96

Lore Segal's writings reflect her experiences as a Jewish refugee, highlighting themes of adaptability and identity in her unique literary style.

Chilean author Antonio Skarmeta dies at 83 DW 10/16/2024

Chilean writer Antonio Skarmeta, known for themes of exile and flight, died at 83, leaving a significant impact on Latin American literature.
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From solitary confinement in China to self-exile in Taiwan: Inside a Hong Kong bookshop owner's fight to keep the free press alive

Lam 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.

Opinion | Putin Is Hunting Down Ordinary People

The Kremlin aggressively targets Russian exiles, perpetuating surveillance and violence and undermining international safety and human rights.
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Russian publishers in exile release books the Kremlin would ban

Exiled Russian writers are creatively resisting censorship, documenting the realities of modern Russia while ensuring accessibility to their work for readers within the country.

The release of 135 political prisoners from Nicaragua: They got off the airplane saying, God bless America and Guatemala'

The U.S. facilitated the release of political prisoners from Nicaragua, with 135 individuals transported to Guatemala for exile on September 5, 2023.
#afghanistan

Inside the Virginia Newsroom Trying to Save Afghanistan From Tyranny

Exiled Afghan journalists use Amu TV to report on Taliban abuses despite the high personal risks involved.

The Taliban targeted us, beat us and chased us out. This is how we run our Afghan newspaper from exile | Sakhidad Hatif

The 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.

Inside the Virginia Newsroom Trying to Save Afghanistan From Tyranny

Exiled Afghan journalists use Amu TV to report on Taliban abuses despite the high personal risks involved.

The Taliban targeted us, beat us and chased us out. This is how we run our Afghan newspaper from exile | Sakhidad Hatif

The 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.
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#carles-puigdemont

Catalan leader Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years as a fugitive

Catalan 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 arrest

Arrest of separatist Carles Puigdemont on return from exile could destabilize Spain's governing coalition.

Spain: Catalan separatist Puigdemont returns, faces arrest DW 08/08/2024

Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years in self-imposed exile

Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer Says

Carles 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 run

The 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 08/07/2024

Carles 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 fugitive

Catalan 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 arrest

Arrest of separatist Carles Puigdemont on return from exile could destabilize Spain's governing coalition.

Spain: Catalan separatist Puigdemont returns, faces arrest DW 08/08/2024

Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain after 7 years in self-imposed exile

Carles Puigdemont Flees Spain Again After Rally, His Lawyer Says

Carles 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 run

The 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 08/07/2024

Carles Puigdemont plans to return to Spain, risking arrest, after seven years in exile for his role in organizing an illegal independence referendum in Catalonia.
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Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist times

Oleg Orlov, a human rights activist, experienced repression in Russia under Putin's leadership and was forced into exile after his release.

Middle East updates: Hamas blames Israel for leader's death DW 07/31/2024

Haniyeh'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 prison

Director Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran to escape prison and attend Cannes premiere amid pressure over his banned film.

Kremlin critics: What happens to Putin's most vocal opponents?

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny is just one of many Kremlin critics to have fallen foul of the government under President Vladimir Putin's rule.
Navalny, 47, who Russian prison authorities said had died on Friday, was jailed in early 2021 after returning from Germany, where he was recovering from a near-fatal poisoning attack.
Some of Putin's high-profile critics have been in exile for years.

The Literature of Exile

Exile serves as a powerful engine for fiction, allowing writers to gain an intimate proximity to a new society while still standing at a distance from it.
The duality of being an exile, both inside and outside, is also the superpower of the novelist, allowing them to capture unique perspectives and experiences.

Writing Is Doomed to Fail. That's Why Hisham Matar Loves It.

Hisham Matar's new novel explores the theme of exile and friendship
Matar has a deep appreciation for art and spends hours looking at paintings

The Art of Fiction No. 83

Julio Cortázar was hailed as one of Latin America's greatest writers after his death in 1984.
Cortázar was exiled from his home country of Argentina in the 1970s but was greeted as a hero when he visited after the democratically elected government came to power.

Activist Flees Hong Kong After Re-Education Trip to China

Agnes Chow is exiling herself in Canada after being allowed to travel to China by Hong Kong officials in a patriotic exchange.
This exchange sheds light on Hong Kong's efforts to re-educate political opponents.

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 safety

Pouria Zeraati, an Iranian TV presenter attacked in London by men believed to be linked to Tehran, has left the UK due to safety concerns.
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