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Continued Harassment of Reporter Bad Signal for U.S.-Russian Summit Says RFE/RL
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) President Thomas A. Dine today expressed dismay at the continuing campaign of Russian authorities against RFE/RL Russian Service correspondent Yuri Bagrov, who reports on Chechnya…
RFE/RL President Mourns Death of Georgian PM Zhvania
RFE/RL President Thomas A. Dine released the following statement today, in reaction to the death of Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania.
Iraqi Shi’a Leader Calls for Unity in RFE/RL Interview
One of the most powerful political figures in Iraq appealed for unity and understanding among Iraqis in an exclusive interview with Radio Free Iraq in Baghdad.
Legendary RFE Polish Service Director Jan Nowak Dead At 91
Jan Nowak, the legendary fighter for the Polish resistance during World War II who went on to head the Polish service of Radio Free Europe for a quarter of a…
UN Thanks Radio Free Afghanistan for Hostage Ordeal Coverage
The spokesman for the United Nations’ senior diplomat in Afghanistan thanked Radio Free Afghanistan (RFA) for its “sustained coverage” of the abduction of three UN employees.
Radio Free Afghanistan Listening Rates Rise As Country Establishes Democracy
Nearly two thirds of Afghan radio listeners are tuning in to Radio Free Afghanistan, according to the results of a new survey conducted for RFE/RL by the Broadcasting Board of…
No Separatism, Ukrainians Tell RFE/RL
Prominent Ukrainian politicians, writers and academics interviewed by RFE/RL all agree that Ukraine will not be torn apart by separatist forces in the continuing election crisis.
Havel Sends Message to Ukrainian People
Former Czech President Vaclav Havel sent the people of Ukraine a message of solidarity today.
Dine: RFE/RL Supports Ukraine TV Journalists on Hunger Strike
A group of journalists and executives at TV Channel 5 — an RFE/RL affiliate partner and the only television station remaining in Ukraine not controlled by the government — have…
Former Taliban Commander Concedes Election Defeat
Former Taliban leader Abdul Salam Rokety has told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty that the October 9 presidential election marked a defeat for the Taliban in Afghanistan.