The Afghan Journalists in Exile Network (AJEN) is a France-based association established in 2023 to support Afghan journalists affected by censorship, persecution, unemployment, and displacement following the Taliban’s return to power.
AJEN connects journalists inside Afghanistan and in exile, providing a platform for independent reporting while advocating for press freedom, human rights, and freedom of expression. The network supports journalists through professional training, advocacy, emergency and legal assistance, collaborative journalism, and international partnerships.
AJEN’s mission is to ensure that Afghan journalists can remain connected, protected, and empowered to continue telling Afghanistan’s stories—wherever they are.
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The Afghan Journalists in Exile Network (AJEN) held a hybrid coordination meeting on 20 May, bringing together Afghan journalists based in Delhi and several European...
To: European Governments, International Organizations, UN Agencies, and Human Rights Defenders Subject: Urgent Appeal for Resettlement and Protection of Afghan Journalists Living in Uncertainty in...
Introduction A meeting with Afghan journalists living in exile was held on 9 March 2026, bringing together journalists based in India and several European countries....
Shafi Karimi, founder of the Afghan Journalists in Exile Network (AJEN), met with senior representatives of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) to discuss the...
Shafi Karimi, founder of the Afghan Journalists in Exile Network (AJEN), and Nazenin Wali, an Afghan journalist based in Germany, met with officials from the...
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ACTIVITIES
• To ensure better coordination with journalists based in Europe, the main office of the Afghan Journalists in Exile Network will be located in Paris.
• The association will work independently while maintaining strong ties with relevant international institutions.
• Reports and findings of researches conducted by the network will be published on its official website and social media platforms.