Imprisoned Journalists
RFE/RL Condemns Detention of Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva in Russia
On October 18, authorities in Kazan, Russia, detained Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) Tatar-Bashkir Service.
Journalists in Trouble: EU Sanctions Russian Officials Involved in Torture, Political Imprisonment of RFE/RL Journalist in Crimea
EU sanctions Russian officials for torture, imprisonment of Vladyslav Yesypenko; RFE/RL and partners draw attention to plight of civilian prisoners in Russian-occupied Crimea; and more.
Journalists in Trouble: Restrictions on RFE/RL’s Kyrgyz Service Lifted Following Court Decision
Kyrgyz government restores access to RFE/RL websites, bank account; Amnesty letter-writing campaign for Vladyslav Yesypenko continues; RFE/RL marks anniversary of fraudulent election in Belarus; and more.
Journalists in Trouble: Bishkek Court Annuls Decision to Shutter RFE/RL’s In-Country Operations
Kyrgyz court annuls decision to shutter RFE/RL; Czech Amnesty launches letter-writing campaign for Vladyslav Yesypenko; Ihar Losik marks three years in prison; and more.
Journalists in Trouble: RFE/RL Hosts Wife of Imprisoned Crimean Journalist in Washington, D.C.
RFE/RL hosts Kateryna Yesypenko in D.C.; Armenian journalists targeted with Pegasus spyware; RFE/RL marks International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus; and more.
Journalists in Trouble: World Press Freedom Day Edition
A Kyrgyz court approves request to shut down Radio Azattyk; RFE/RL renews call for the release of imprisoned journalists in Belarus and Russian-occupied Crimea; and more.
Journalists in Trouble: Reports Suggest RFE/RL Journalist’s Condition in Belarusian Prison is Deteriorating
Ihar Losik suffers injuries in prison; Kyrgyz courts dismiss RFE/RL lawsuits challenging censorship; and more
Journalists in Trouble: RFE/RL Challenges Kyrgyz Government Crackdown
Kyrgyz government continues crackdown on RFE/RL; Taliban blocks Radio Azadi websites; Iran sanctions RFE/RL President; and more.
Journalists in Trouble: Kyrgyz Government Moves to Shutter RFE/RL
Kyrgyz government moves to shut down RFE/RL; Radio Azadi defies Taliban restrictions; Darya Losik is sentenced; and more.
Journalists in Trouble: Kyrgyz Government Continues Illegal Censorship
Kyrgyz government extends web ban indefinitely; Taliban blocks RFE/RL programs; Iran sanctions RFE/RL; and more.