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American RFE/RL Reporter Alsu Kurmasheva Released from Russian Custody 

RFE/RL welcomes news of Alsu’s release and is grateful to the American government and all who worked tirelessly to end her unjust treatment by Russia.

Alsu Kurmasheva looks at the camera while attending a court hearing on April 1 in Kazan
Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva attends a court hearing in Kazan on April 1.
American RFE/RL Reporter Alsu Kurmasheva Tried & Convicted in Russian Court 

American RFE/RL Reporter Alsu Kurmasheva Tried & Convicted in Russian Court 

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) called the ruling by a Russian court “a mockery of justice.”

Russian-American journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Alsu Kurmasheva, who is in custody after she was accused of violating Russia's law on foreign agents, holds drawings by her supporters as she attends a court hearing in Kazan, Russia May 31, 2024. Image taken by REUTERS/Alexey Nasyrov.
Russian-American journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Alsu Kurmasheva, who is in custody after she was accused of violating Russia’s law on foreign agents, holds drawings by her supporters as she attends a court hearing in Kazan, Russia May 31, 2024. REUTERS/Alexey Nasyrov.
Russia Extends American RFE/RL Journalist’s Detention for Sixth Time

Russia Extends American RFE/RL Journalist’s Detention for Sixth Time

RFE/RL Russian Service journalist Svetlana Obratnova explains how her service is covering the war in Ukraine.

Pavel Butorin leans over a table to shake hands with Senator Chris Van Hollen.
WASHINGTON – Pavel Butorin meets with Senator Chris Van Hollen, March 14, 2024.
Family of Detained RFE/RL Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Meets Top Biden Aides, Lawmakers, Hostage Advocates in Washington, D.C.

Family of Detained RFE/RL Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Meets Top Biden Aides, Lawmakers, Hostage Advocates in Washington, D.C.

The husband and children of American RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva—who is spending her 150th day in a Russian prison—spent a productive week in Washington, D.C.


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’s Family Fights for Her in Washington  

Alsu Kurmasheva’s family advocates for her; Vladyslav Yesypenko marks three years in detention; Iran’s judiciary targets RFE/RL journalists; and more. 

Journalists in Trouble: Russian Authorities Declare RFE/RL an “Undesirable Organization”

RFE/RL declared “undesirable” in Russia; Russian court upholds Alsu Kurmasheva’s detention; Kazakh authorities block accreditation to RFE/RL journalists; and more.

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The Board of Directors of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty welcomes home RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva following her release from unjust detention in the Russian Federation.

American RFE/RL Reporter Alsu Kurmasheva Released from Russian Custody 

RFE/RL welcomes news of Alsu’s release and is grateful to the American government and all who worked tirelessly to end her unjust treatment by Russia.

Alsu Kurmasheva looks at the camera while attending a court hearing on April 1 in Kazan

American RFE/RL Reporter Alsu Kurmasheva Tried & Convicted in Russian Court 

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) called the ruling by a Russian court “a mockery of justice.”

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Russian-American journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Alsu Kurmasheva, who is in custody after she was accused of violating Russia's law on foreign agents, holds drawings by her supporters as she attends a court hearing in Kazan, Russia May 31, 2024. Image taken by REUTERS/Alexey Nasyrov.

Russia Extends American RFE/RL Journalist’s Detention for Sixth Time

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is outraged at today’s ruling in Russia to extend RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva’s pretrial detention for the sixth time.

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Not Forgotten: Political Imprisonment and Incommunicado Detention in Belarus

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