Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in order to make money for his family... and yet he is still helping other journalists back in South Sudan as they fight to survive.
Asylum is a limited podcast series that investigates the state of journalism in South Sudan. Opoka will tell his story and uncover the torture, poisoning and atrocities that journalists are facing in his country on a daily basis.
Presented and co-produced by Opoka p'Arop Otto.
Our Executive Producer is Paul McNally.
Produced by Develop Audio.
This series was supported by The Pulitzer Center.
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South Sudanese journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto explores the nuances of Juba Arabic in this episode, offering invaluable insights for those working in language translation and journalism.
24 Nov 2024
Ep3: Arabic translation
South Sudanese journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto and his team of Arabic translators shed light on the complexities of language barriers in African journalism, empowering voices through accurate translation.
20 Nov 2024
Ep2: Arabic Translation
South Sudanese journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto shares insights on Arabic translation in African media, highlighting its importance for bridging cultural divides and promoting cross-regional understanding.
20 Nov 2024
Ep1: Arabic Translation
South Sudanese journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto shares insights on Arabic translation and its impact on African journalism, highlighting the power of language in bridging cultural divides.
18 Sept 2024
Asylum E4: How much reliable media is left in South Sudan?
Asylum is a limited podcast series that investigates the state of journalism in South Sudan. Opoka will tell his story and uncover the torture, poisoning and atrocities that journalists are facing in his country on a daily basis.
Presented and co-produced by Opoka p'Arop Otto.
Our Executive Producer is Paul McNally.
Produced by Develop Audio.
This series was supported by The Pulitzer Center.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
22 Jul 2024
Asylum E3: Should a journalist stay and work in South Sudan?
Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in order to make money for his family... and yet he is still helping other journalists back in South Sudan as they fight to survive.
Asylum is a limited podcast series that investigates the state of journalism in South Sudan. Opoka will tell his story and uncover the torture, poisoning and atrocities that journalists are facing in his country on a daily basis.
Presented and co-produced by Opoka p'Arop Otto.
Our Executive Producer is Paul McNally.
Produced by Develop Audio.
This series was supported by The Pulitzer Center.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Jul 2024
Asylum E2: Detained for eight days and beaten for being a journalist
In this episode Opoka talks to South Sudanese journalist Diing Magot about her tragic experience of being arrested and detained for eight days, shaved and beaten for simply being a journalist.
Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in order to make money for his family... and yet he is still helping other journalists back in South Sudan as they fight to survive.
Asylum is a limited podcast series that investigates the state of journalism in South Sudan. Opoka will tell his story and uncover the torture, poisoning and atrocities that journalists are facing in his country on a daily basis.
Presented and co-produced by Opoka p'Arop Otto.
Our Executive Producer is Paul McNally.
Produced by Develop Audio.
This series was supported by The Pulitzer Center.
Alibi is an award-winning investigative podcast series. It was created in January 2017 and is owned and produced by Paul McNally.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
14 Jul 2024
Asylum E1: Poisoned by the state
Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in order to make money for his family... and yet he is still helping other journalists back in South Sudan as they fight to survive.
Asylum is a limited podcast series that investigates the state of journalism in South Sudan. Opoka will tell his story and uncover the torture, poisoning and atrocities that journalists are facing in his country on a daily basis.
Presented and co-produced by Opoka p'Arop Otto.
Our Executive Producer is Paul McNally.
Produced by Develop Audio.
This series was supported by The Pulitzer Center.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
13 May 2024
Introducing... Risk & Rise
Let’s be courageous individuals who harness our capabilities to become risk-fit, overcoming our fears of failing, and gaining the confidence to start new ventures and lead more courageous lives!
Through engaging discussions, expert interviews, and practical advice, I aim to be your trusted guide on the path to entrepreneurship and self-discovery through this new podcast. Together, we’ll shed the weight of fear, develop the resilience to bounce back from setbacks, and unlock the courage we need!
Join me on this transformative journey as I champion your ability to take risks, believe in your dreams, and redefine what’s possible. Together, we’ll prove that fear is not an obstacle; it’s the catalyst for a life filled with courageous new beginnings.
Let’s Risk & Rise, together!
Find out more at riskandrise.co.za (http://riskandrise.co.za/)
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6 May 2024
Introducing... Celeb Savant
The Celeb Savant Show is a weekly entertainment show hosted by Barret Edelstein. Each week we will have long-form career retrospective type interviews with celebrities namely, singers, actors and industry experts.
APVA Awards 2023 - nominated as The Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/show/73Rqd0D2znF9Nadcg5jqv1?si=a24806b66d6e41b1
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7 Apr 2024
Introducing Asylum...
This new series is on the Alibi" feed. Just search for "Alibi" wherever you get your podcasts. It is the third series.
Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in order to make money for his family... and yet he is still helping other journalists back in South Sudan as they fight to survive.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cxKRjuhT14lMP8MeciVmc?si=aZiuhPFnSxS2Otc3KgkgYg (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cxKRjuhT14lMP8MeciVmc?si=aZiuhPFnSxS2Otc3KgkgYg)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-asylum-e1-poisoned-by-the-state/id1209845144?i=1000553395702 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-asylum-e1-poisoned-by-the-state/id1209845144?i=1000553395702)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkUMJnLZedo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkUMJnLZedo)
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