Censorship
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 JamieFly Presses Officials On Journalist Safety During Visit To Georgia, Armenia
RFE/RL President Jamie Fly addressed the importance of press freedom and journalist safety during visits last week to Georgia and Armenia.
RFE/RL Denounces Latest Kremlin Efforts to Force RFE/RL Out Of Russia
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) President Jamie Fly today denounced Russia’s escalating efforts to force RFE/RL out of the country.
RFE/RL Welcomes ECHR Ruling On Journalist’s Cellphone Data Protection Case
RFE/RL welcomed today’s ruling by the ECHR affirming RFE/RL Ukrainian Service journalist Natalia Sedletska’s petition.
Statement by RFE/RL President Jamie Fly
RFE/RL Armenian Service journalist Artak Khulian and cameraman Karen Chilingarian were attacked by a group of protesters who kicked them, used abusive language against them, and damaged their equipment.
RFE/RL Protests Russian Court’s Rejection Of Labeling Fine Appeal
RFE/RL protested a Russian court’s rejection today of the first five appeals of fines levied against the public service media outlet.
Statement by RFE/RL President Ted Lipien
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) President and Chief Executive Officer Ted Lipien issued the following statement.
125 Days Behind Bars — RFE/RL Journalists Face Unrelenting Pressure in Belarus
During the past three months of a violent and contentious election season in Europe’s last autocratic stronghold, RFE/RL journalists in Belarus have faced the most intense harassment since they first…
Amid Belarus Internet Shutdown, RFE/RL Is Seen and Heard
As last Sunday’s presidential election in Belarus continues to fuel protests and unnerve its leadership, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) journalists continue to defy unrelenting government pressure.
RFE/RL Contributor Prokopyeva Found Guilty In Russian ‘Show Trial’
In a closely watched case, a Russian court today found Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Russian Service contributor Svetlana Prokopyeva guilty of “justifying terrorism,” marking a frightening escalation in the state’s attack…