History
RFE/RL Launches New Television Program in Kyrgyzstan
The Kyrgyz Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL, known locally as Radio Azattyk, in partnership with Kyrgyz state television has launched a new youth program that aired for the…
Uzbek Gov’t Refuses to Accredit RFE/RL Bureau, Suspends Accreditation of Four Journalists
In a letter received today by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan “refuse[d] prolongation of the accreditation” under which RFE/RL has,…
Survey Shows Radio Free Afghanistan Most Popular International Broadcaster
More than three quarters of Afghan radio listeners are tuning in to Radio Free Afghanistan, according to the results of a new survey commissioned for RFE/RL by the Broadcasting Board…
Dine Departs as RFE/RL Head, Trimble Named Acting President
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s longest-serving President, Thomas A. Dine departed the US government-funded international broadcaster on October 31.
Iraqi President Visits RFE/RL, Discusses Wide Range of Topics During Briefing, Interviews
Jalal Talabani, the President of the Iraqi Transitional Government, told a briefing audience at RFE/RL’s Prague broadcast center today that “All [Iraqis] are equal, and dictatorship, in whatever form, will…
Uzbek Court Rejects Appeal of Imprisoned RFE/RL Correspondent
The Appellate Court in Namangan, Uzbekistan on September 19 rejected an appeal by imprisoned RFE/RL Uzbek Service correspondent Nosir Zokirov, who has been serving a six-month prison sentence for insulting…
RFE/RL Uzbek Correspondent Sent to Prison
A correspondent for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Uzbek Service based in Namangan, in Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Valley near Andijon, has been sent to prison.
RFE/RL Deplores Attack Against Reporter, Calls For End To Harassment In Uzbekistan
RFE/RL’s reporter in Gulistan, Uzbekistan (120 km south of the capital Tashkent), Ms. Lobar Qaynarova, remains in the hospital with severe injuries to her face and abdomen, as well as…
Joint Press Release
On 22.06.2005 an agreement was signed between Radio 1 Center and the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) of the United States of America.
New Chechen Leader Tells RFE/RL: No Terrorism, No Hostage-Taking
New Chechen resistance leader Abdul-Khalim Sadullaev told RFE/RL’s North Caucasus Service today that he strongly condemns terrorism and that Chechen independence fighters will not attack peaceful civilians, women and children,…