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USAGM News

Ahead of Ukraine’s Election, Russia keeps RFE/RL reporters out of action

April 17, 2019

As Ukrainians prepare for runoff presidential elections on April 21, three Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Ukrainian Service journalists from eastern Ukraine and Crimea remain subject to restrictive regimes imposed by Russia-backed authorities to suppress their independent reporting. Read More

Alhurra Television co-sponsors the Kurdistan Book Fair bridging cultures

April 17, 2019

Radio Free Asia documentaries recognized at New York Festivals TV & Film Awards

April 11, 2019

John Lansing

Statement

Statement from USAGM CEO John F. Lansing on OCB Soros Issue

When the breach of conduct was brought to my attention, I asked that those deemed responsible for the segment’s production and broadcast be immediately placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation into their apparent misconduct. A comprehensive human resources investigation of the incident is now complete.

Impact Stories

A suspiciously-timed power outage fails to keep viewers from watching a highly-anticipated episode of Straight Talk Africa

September 14, 2018

Facebook users in Uganda experienced a suspiciously-timed power outage across the country as they tuned in to watch a highly-anticipated discussion between Ugandan lawmaker Bobi Wine and Ugandan Ambassador Mull Sebujja Katende on VOA's Straight Talk Africa. Read More

Upcoming Event

Media for Democracy Forum

May 7, 2019

USAGM Media for Democracy Forum will convene key stakeholders, practitioners, experts, and opinion leaders interested in the ways media and information technologies support democratic communities and institutions all around the world. Read More

Threats to Press

RFE/RL Journalists In Kazakhstan Targeted While Covering Protests

RFE/RL urges Ukraine to address threats to investigative journalists

Kazakhstan Detains Two RFE/RL Journalists

RFE/RL deplores attempt to silence Russian journalist

RFE/RL Journalists Stopped From Covering Astana Protest, Briefly Detained

Statement of Libby Liu, President of Radio Free Asia, on release of former RFA Khmer journalists

In Run-Up To Summit, Kremlin Targets RFE/RL

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