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In Latest Attack, Lukashenka Regime Labels RFE/RL as ‘Extremist’ Organization

A Belarusian court has designated the Telegram and YouTube channels of RFE/RL’s Belarus Service as “extremist” in the latest attempt to quash independent information sources and prevent RFE/RL from engaging with its…

Bipartisan Group Of U.S. Lawmakers Urge Rahmon To End Pressure On RFE/RL’s Tajik Service

A group of U.S. lawmakers has sent a letter to the Tajik President urging him to help end pressure and threats to RFE/RL’s Tajik Service journalists.

RFE/RL President Jamie Fly Visits Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia

RFE/RL President Jamie Fly met with North Macedonia President Stevo Pendarovski, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučic.

RFE/RL Marks One Year Since Murder Of Radio Azadi Journalist In Afghanistan

RFE/RL honors the memory of RFE/RL Afghan Service senior correspondent Mohammad Ilyas Dayee.

500 Days Of Injustice: RFE/RL Journalist Ihar Losik Held In Belarus

Today marks the 500th day of detention for RFE/RL journalist and prominent blogger Ihar Losik.

RFE/RL President Describes Media Challenges During CSCE Hearing

In testimony before the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) earlier this week, RFE/RL President Jamie Fly addressed the increased pressure faced by RFE/RL journalists.

Sharp Escalation In Kremlin’s Harassment of RFE/RL

In a significant escalation of its ongoing efforts to suppress independent and investigative media, the Russian government today added another nine individuals to its register of media “foreign agents,” including…

RFE/RL’s Jamie Fly Visits Kyrgyzstan​​​​​​

On a visit this week to Kyrgyzstan, RFE/RL President Jamie Fly met with Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Japarov and Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev.

In First Year, Szabad Európa Fills Vital Niche In Hungarian Media Scene

In a media environment dominated by outlets associated with the government, RFE/RL’s renewed Hungarian Service, Szabad Európa, has carved out an important role for itself as a trusted, digital-only source…

One Year On: Despite Brutal Crackdown, RFE/RL Committed To Serving Audiences In Belarus

This week marks one year since Belarus’ rigged August 9 presidential election that sparked an unprecedented uprising among Belarusians dissatisfied with their country’s status quo.