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RFE/RL journalists work in some of the world’s most challenging media environments, at great personal risk.

Still Awaiting Funds, RFE/RL Furloughs Staff and Seeks Relief from Court

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) today began furloughing staff at its Prague headquarters because the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has not sent RFE/RL its Congressionally appropriated funds…

RFE/RL Awaits Funds, Continues Court Case

RFE/RL looks forward to receiving the funds that Congress has appropriated to us through the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

USAGM Rescinds RFE/RL Grant Termination

On March 26, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) was informed by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) that the Agency is rescinding its letter terminating RFE/RL’s grant agreement for…

Providing Trusted, Uncensored News in Countries Where a Free Press is Threatened

RFE/RL’s mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in countries where a free press is threatened and disinformation is pervasive. RFE/RL reports the facts, undaunted by pressure.

RFE/RL Reaches Growing Audiences

47.4M

People reached every week by RFE/RL’s coverage

1,700+

Staff around the world

27

Languages including Kyrgyz, Persian, Russian, Ukrainian, and more

23

Countries across Central and Eastern Europe, the Near East, and Central Asia

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Where We Work

RFE/RL reports in 27 languages to 23 countries, reaching more than 47 million people every week. With over 1,700 staff, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world.

Afghanistan

Despite significant pressure from the Taliban, Radio Azadi is one of the most popular and trusted media outlets in Afghanistan. 

Russia

RFE/RL’s Russian Service is a multi-platform alternative to state-controlled media, providing audiences in Russia with informed and accurate news and analysis. 

Ukraine

RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service is a trusted, award-winning outlet with a growing audience that provides comprehensive coverage of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.

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Still Awaiting Funds, RFE/RL Furloughs Staff and Seeks Relief from Court

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) today began furloughing staff at its Prague headquarters because the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has not sent RFE/RL its Congressionally appropriated funds…

RFE/RL Awaits Funds, Continues Court Case

RFE/RL looks forward to receiving the funds that Congress has appropriated to us through the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

USAGM Rescinds RFE/RL Grant Termination

On March 26, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) was informed by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) that the Agency is rescinding its letter terminating RFE/RL’s grant agreement for…

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