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Journalists in Trouble: World Press Freedom Day Edition

Baku court upholds unjust sentencing of RFE/RL journalist; Ukrainian RFE/RL journalist’s home hit by Russian air strike; and more.

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RFE/RL Implements Strategic Reforms

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has embarked on a reform plan designed to position the organization for the future.

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Journalists in Trouble: Reza Valizadeh Still in Evin Prison as Conditions Deteriorate

Former RFE/RL journalist Reza Valizadeh remains wrongfully detained in Iran; Nika Novak placed in special detention in Russia; and more. 

Journalists in Trouble: Lawmakers Call on Vance to Advocate for Imprisoned RFE/RL Journalist

U.S. lawmakers urge VP Vance to raise case of unjustly imprisoned RFE/RL journalist with Azerbaijani authorities; former RFE/RL journalist marks 500 days wrongfully detained in Iran; and more.

Radio Farda Returns to Shortwave, Bypassing Iran’s Digital Blackout

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has today resumed shortwave radio broadcasts into Iran following the imposition of an internet blackout by the Islamic Republic.

Journalists in Trouble: A Message from Recently Freed RFE/RL Journalists

In 2025, RFE/RL journalists Andrei Kuznechyk, Ihar Karnei, Ihar Losik, and Vladyslav Yesypenko were released from unjust detention, thanks to diplomatic efforts by the United States and its partners, and…

Journalists in Trouble: Vladyslav Yesypenko Visits Washington, D.C.

Vladyslav Yesypenko visits Washington, D.C.; vehicle carrying RFE/RL journalist hit by Russian drone; and more.

Journalists in Trouble: Ihar Losik Released from Detention in Belarus

Ihar Losik freed from unjust imprisonment in Belarus; RFE/RL journalist assaulted in Georgia; and more.

RFE/RL Journalist Ihar Losik and Former Havel Fellow Alena Tsimashchuk Released from Detention in Belarus 

RFE/RL journalist Ihar Losik and former Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellow Alena Tsimashchuk have been freed from unjust imprisonment in Belarus.

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