The Democratic Voice of Burma – En kvalitativ studie av burmesisk eksiljournalistikk

Abstract

While the media in Burma are characterized by strict control, censorship and a general lack of freedom, the Burmese media in exile are developing rapidly. News reports from these organizations reach millions of people inside Burma as well as Burmese living in exile. This article presents the operations of a modern exile media organization, the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB). Through qualitative interviews it explores the development and current state of this media organization, and the measures and initiatives DVB employs in establishing and maintaining professional integrity.

Keywords

• Exile journalism
• Burma
• The Democratic Voice of Burma
• activism
• journalists in conflict
• Exilejournalism