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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.
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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…
RFE/RL Journalist Farid Mehralizada Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison in Azerbaijan
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) called the case against Farid a “sham.”
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