East Europe
RFE/RL President Describes Media Challenges During CSCE Hearing
In testimony before the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) earlier this week, RFE/RL President Jamie Fly addressed the increased pressure faced by RFE/RL journalists.
One Year On: Despite Brutal Crackdown, RFE/RL Committed To Serving Audiences In Belarus
This week marks one year since Belarus’ rigged August 9 presidential election that sparked an unprecedented uprising among Belarusians dissatisfied with their country’s status quo.
RFE/RL Condemns Belarus Bureau Raid, Detention of Journalists
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) strongly condemns today’s arrest in Belarus of three RFE/RL correspondents as well as the raiding of its bureau in the Belarus capital, Minsk.
‘Mockery of Justice’: RFE/RL Demands Ihar Losik’s Release As Show Trial Gets Under Way In Belarus
RFE/RL President Jamie Fly termed the trial of RFE/RL Belarus Service social media consultant Ihar Losik, which started today, a “mockery of justice.”
RFE/RL Receives Strong Praise During Bipartisan Senate Hearing On Belarus Crisis
Several members of the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Foreign Relations expressed support and appreciation for RFE/RL’s journalism.
Threats To RFE/RL Journalists Multiply As World Marks Press Freedom Day
Media freedom is under severe pressure throughout RFE/RL’s 23-country coverage region.
RFE/RL President Condemns Ongoing Belarus Media Crackdown As Losik Marks 300 Days In Detention
Prominent blogger and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Belarus consultant Ihar Losik marks his 300th day in pre-trial detention.
RFE/RL Welcomes ECHR Ruling On Journalist’s Cellphone Data Protection Case
RFE/RL welcomed today’s ruling by the ECHR affirming RFE/RL Ukrainian Service journalist Natalia Sedletska’s petition.
RFE/RL President Condemns New Charges For Belarusian Blogger And RFE/RL Consultant Ihar Losik
RFE/RL President Jamie Fly condemned the Belarusian government’s apparent plans to file new charges against prominent blogger and RFE/RL social media consultant Ihar Losik.
RFE/RL Belarus Consultant Ends Nearly Six-Week Hunger Strike
The health of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Belarus Service social media consultant Ihar Losik is starting to fail as he enters the sixth week of a hunger strike.