Saturday, May 18, 2013


RFE/RL: Free Media In Unfree Societies

Our Mission: RFE/RL journalists report the news in 21 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion, and open debate (mission statement).

21 Countries, 28 Languages: We broadcast to 21 countries in 28 languages, including Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia. With over 400 full-time journalists, 750 freelancers, and 19 local bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world (see map).

On The Front Lines: Our journalists are on the front lines in the fight for media freedom in their countries and often put themselves at great risk to do their jobs (click here for more).

Regional Expertise: RFE/RL journalists and experts are a unique source of information about many of the world's political hotspots. We also host briefings and special events in Washington, D.C. and Prague (browse RFE/RL's experts).

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Sixty Years of Radio Free Europe

On July 4, 1950, RFE went on the air for the first time with a broadcast to communist Czechoslovakia from a studio in New York City. Sixty years later, RFE/RL reaches more than 23 million people in 28 languages and 21 countries. Here's a look at our history. (Photos courtesy Czech Tourism and the Security Service Archive in Prague.)

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Ten Days After Detention, Fate Of RFE/RL Turkmen Correspondent Is Unknown

RFE/RL has been unable to obtain current information about a Turkmen correspondent reportedly detained by local police in Turkmenabat.
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May 09, 2013

Belarus Prosecutor's Office Warns Radio Svaboda Journalist

Radio Svaboda journalist Aleh Hruzdzilovich was warned Minsk's municipal prosecutor's office about violating Belarus' "Law on Mass Media."
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April 30, 2013

Gessen Resigns As RFE/RL Russian Service Director

RFE/RL Russian Service Director Masha Gessen today announced her resignation from the position to begin work on a new book.
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