Serhat News is an outlet founded by the non-profit organisation Dijital Medya Derneği (in English: Van Digital Media Association), covering the country's eastern region in Turkish, Kurdish, and English.
The media outlet is based in Van, a crucial passage point for refugees, primarily from Afghanistan and Iran. It covers migration, refugees and political issues related to the Kurdish minority.
The team is made up primarily of female directors and reporters, and publishes approximately 10 original reporting pieces daily.
The founders are adamant about diversifying revenue sources: they have in-house employees for local advertising and staff dedicated to grant project management. They also produce video content for international news outlets.
The website regularly comes under cyber-attacks; its journalists report being subject to physical violence on the ground, and the newsroom often faces lawsuits and police investigations. However, the founders are firmly determined to continue "to show everyone that journalism can be done despite the politics of intimidation".
Source: Oasis Europe
Last updated date: November 2025
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