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Journalists in Trouble: Russian Court Extends Alsu Kurmasheva’s Detention for Sixth Time

Article - June 20, 2024 - Russian court extends Alsu Kurmasheva’s detention; Georgia’s “foreign agent” bill becomes law; ECHR rules in favor of RFE/RL; and more.

RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva holds children’s drawings sent by her supporters as she attends a court hearing in Kazan, Russia, on May 31, 2024. “Considering that this is probably the only grass and trees I will see this summer, this is priceless," she said. (REUTERS/Alexey Nasyrov)

Journalists in Trouble: President Biden Calls for Alsu Kurmasheva’s Release

Article - May 9, 2024 - President Biden calls for Alsu Kurmasheva’s release; RFE/RL hosts World Press Freedom Day reception with families of imprisoned journalists; and more.

Kateryna Yesypenko and Aleh Hruzdzilovich at RFE/RL’s World Press Freedom Day reception in Washington D.C. on April 25, 2024.

Journalists in Trouble: Alsu Kurmasheva’s Family Fights for Her in Washington  

Article - March 28, 2024 - Alsu Kurmasheva’s family advocates for her; Vladyslav Yesypenko marks three years in detention; Iran’s judiciary targets RFE/RL journalists; and more. 

Standing in front of a viewpoint at the Grand Canyon, from left to right: Also Kurmasheva's husband, her youngest daughter, Alsu Kurmasheva, and her older daughter.

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

Article - February 28, 2024 - RFE/RL declared “undesirable” in Russia; Russian court upholds Alsu Kurmasheva’s detention; Kazakh authorities block accreditation to RFE/RL journalists; and more.

Ukraine -- RFE/RL president Stephen Capus (L) meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy (R).
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RFE/RL 101

RFE/RL’s mission is to promote democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news, and open debate in countries where a free press is threatened and disinformation is pervasive. RFE/RL reports the facts, undaunted by pressure.

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Journalists in Trouble: Alsu Kurmasheva Spends 100 Days In Russian Detention

Article - January 24, 2024 - Alsu Kurmasheva spends 100 days in Russian detention; RFE/RL journalist Dmytro Yevshyn injured by Russian artillery fire in Ukraine; and more.

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Journalists in Trouble: Alsu Kurmasheva Spends 100 Days In Russian Detention

Article - January 23, 2024 - Alsu Kurmasheva hits 100 days in Russian detention; RFE/RL journalist Dmytro Yevshyn injured by Russian artillery fire in Ukraine; and more.

A graphic with a bard wire background. The words "Journalists in Trouble" written on a banner. Several protestors asking for the journalists' release are pictured in stylized artistic form on the bottom of the graphic.
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Armenian Service

Service - January 6, 2024 - Radio Azatutyun pairs exemplary journalism with digital innovation to be a leading source of credible, independent news in Armenia.

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RFE/RL Regional Reporting Fellowship

The goal of the RFE/RL Regional Reporting Fellowship is to equip aspiring journalists from the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe with the skills and editorial expertise they need to become standard-bearers of a professional, independent, and ethical press.

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Journalists in Trouble: Russian Authorities Bring New Charge Against Alsu Kurmasheva

Article - December 12, 2023 - Alsu Kurmasheva faces new charge; four RFE/RL journalists mark Human Rights Day behind bars; and more.

Alsu Kurmasheva poses with her husband, Pavel Butorin.