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Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Claim to Foil Terrorist Plots
Article - July 16, 2024 - In this week’s edition: Kazakh and Kyrgyz authorities detain people suspected of having ties to terrorist groups, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention calls on Tajik authorities to release imprisoned rights defenders, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
