Belarus
Journalists in Trouble: Russian Court Extends Alsu Kurmasheva’s Detention for Sixth Time
Russian court extends Alsu Kurmasheva’s detention; Georgia’s “foreign agent” bill becomes law; ECHR rules in favor of RFE/RL; and more.
Not Forgotten: Political Imprisonment and Incommunicado Detention in Belarus
On Tuesday, June 25, please join RFE/RL and Freedom House for a virtual, on-the-record discussion about the crisis of political imprisonment and incommunicado detention in Belarus.
Journalists in Trouble: President Biden Calls for Alsu Kurmasheva’s Release
President Biden calls for Alsu Kurmasheva’s release; RFE/RL hosts World Press Freedom Day reception with families of imprisoned journalists; and more.
Journalists in Trouble: Alsu Kurmasheva Spends 100 Days In Russian Detention
Alsu Kurmasheva spends 100 days in Russian detention; RFE/RL journalist Dmytro Yevshyn injured by Russian artillery fire in Ukraine; and more.
RFE/RL Marks One Year of New Offices in Riga and Vilnius
January 12 marks the first anniversary of the opening of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) Riga office.
Current Time
A 24/7 Russian-language TV and digital network, Current Time provides an alternative to Kremlin-controlled news and information.
Belarus Service
Radio Svaboda overcomes significant censorship and criminal penalties to provide audiences in Belarus with independent reporting. It counters pervasive disinformation and is a trailblazer on social media.
Andrey Kuznechyk
Andrey Kuznechyk, a journalist for RFE/RL’s Belarus Service, was detained in Minsk, Belarus, on November 25, 2021.
Ihar Losik
Ihar Losik, a journalist for RFE/RL’s Belarus Service, was detained in Minsk, Belarus, on June 25, 2020.
Journalists in Trouble: Russian Authorities Bring New Charge Against Alsu Kurmasheva
Alsu Kurmasheva faces new charge; four RFE/RL journalists mark Human Rights Day behind bars; and more.