Fondation Hirondelle has always sought to support media directly in crisis-affected regions in order to ensure a space for inclusive dialogue. Sometimes, however, escalating assaults on press freedom is so widespread that it is not a viable situation any more. Journalists are being forced into exile to escape imprisonment, violence and death for simply reporting facts, particularly in authoritarian countries or countries in conflict.

This 13th issue of Mediation gives the floor to exiled journalists from Gaza, Eritrea, Myanmar and Russia who share their journeys into exile and their insights on keeping safe, staying sane and reporting accurately in the most trying of circumstances.