Near East
RFE/RL Report Says Al-Qaeda Media Network Threatened by New Era of User-Generated Content
A landmark RFE/RL study on the nexus of ties and coordination between the global network of al-Qaeda affiliates argues that the marketing techniques that catapulted Al-Qaeda to worldwide fame are…
In Exclusive Interview, President Bush Extends New Year’s Greetings to Iranian People, Expresses Support for Greater Political Freedoms
On the eve of the Persian New Year, Radio Farda correspondent Parichehr Farzam interviewed U.S. President George W. Bush from the White House.
Afghan Women from RFE/RL Win Awards for Broadcasting Excellence
Two young female journalists working for RFE/RL in Kabul have been recognized for superior reporting on international and domestic issues facing Afghanistan.
Radio Farda New Text Messaging Service for Iran an Instant Success
Radio Farda, a U.S.-funded, Persian language broadcaster has launched a new text messaging service (SMS) for Iranians and is getting comments from hundreds of listeners on subjects ranging from politics…
Iranian Revolutionary Court Sentences Radio Farda Correspondent Azima to Prison
Radio Farda correspondent Parnaz Azima was sentenced by an Iranian court yesterday to one year in prison, after being convicted of “spreading anti-state propaganda.”
U.S. Senators Visit RFE/RL with Messages for Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran
Four U.S. senators visited Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty headquarters in Prague today to highlight the continuing U.S. commitment to building democracy in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in RFE/RL’s broadcast…
Radio Farda Correspondent Azima Allowed To Leave Iran; Legal Concerns Remain
Radio Farda correspondent Parnaz Azima, a virtual prisoner in Iran for more than eight months, has left Iran and is en route to the United States — but criminal charges…
RFE/RL Welcomes Return of Azima Passport, Anticipates Return to Freedom
RFE/RL and its parent organization, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) welcomed the return yesterday of Radio Farda broadcaster Parnaz Azima’s passport by Iranian authorities and look forward to her…
Radio Farda Correspondent Trapped in Iran ‘Indefinitely’
Iranian authorities have said Radio Farda correspondent Parnaz Azima, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen trapped in Iran since January, will have to stay in Iran indefinitely.
Afghan Parliamentarian, Tribesman Confirm Release of South Korean Hostages to Radio Free Afghanistan
During separate telephone calls to Radio Free Afghanistan, two members of the team negotiating the release of a group of South Koreans being held hostage by the Taliban in southern…