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RFE/RL Reporter Wins Prestigious Human Rights Prize
A journalist for RFE/RL’s Azerbaijani Service has won the prestigious Rafto Prize for her reporting on human rights and abuses of power in her native province of Nakhichevan.
“An Army of Democracy” – Gedmin Moderates Debate with Dissidents
In a nationally televised discussion moderated by RFE/RL President Jeffrey Gedmin, two prominent dissidents – one from Iran, the other from Egypt – called for bold U.S. support for democracy…
FLASHBACK (Sep. 18, 2009) Holbrooke at RFE Event: ‘Deal with Taliban Propaganda Head-On’
U.S. Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke said at an RFE/RL event that “the profileration of extremist propaganda by the Taliban needs to be dealt with head-on.”
Candidates Challenge Karzai on Corruption, Taliban, Foreign Troops
In a historic debate today in Kabul, Afghan President Hamid Karzai was challenged by two of his main opponents in next week’s presidential election on issues of government corruption, foreign…
RFE/RL’s Ukraine Service Turns 55
On August 16, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, known locally as Radio Svoboda, will mark 55 years of broadcasting uncensored news and information to the people of Ukraine.
RFE/RL to Host Historic Afghan Presidential Debate
On Sunday, August 16, RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan, known locally as Radio Azadi, is hosting the first and only debate featuring President Hamid Karzai and his two main challengers in…
One Year After Russia-Georgia War: Full Coverage
On the one-year anniversary of the Russian-Georgian War, RFE/RL’s journalists take stock of the current situation on the ground.
RFE President to Congress: “We are Smart Power at its Best”
RFE/RL President Jeffrey Gedmin told Congress today that RFE/RL “remains on the cutting edge of the struggle for human rights, democracy, and media freedom.”
Romanian President: Moldova Protests Similar to 1989 Revolution
During a visit to RFE/RL’s Prague headquarters today, Romanian President Traian Basescu compared neighboring Moldova’s recent post-election protests to Romania’s 1989 anti-communist revolt.
‘Day of the Political Prisoner’ in Belarus
RFE/RL’s Belarus Service, Radio Svaboda, is devoting all of today’s broadcasts and online stories to the plight of Belarusian political prisoners.