East Europe
RFE/RL Condemns Detention of Belarus Reporter Andrey Kuznechyk
RFE/RL President Jamie Fly condemned Thursday’s detention of Belarusian Service journalist Andrey Kuznechyk by agents of the Belarusian government, and called for Kuznechyk’s immediate and unconditional release.
Briefly… Raman Vasiukovich on Journalism, Resiliency, and Covering the Belarus Protests
Current Time Belarus correspondent Raman Vasiukovich talks about his experiences reporting on the 2020 post-election protests in Belarus.
500 Days Of Injustice: RFE/RL Journalist Ihar Losik Held In Belarus
Today marks the 500th day of detention for RFE/RL journalist and prominent blogger Ihar Losik.
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.