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United Nations General Assembly: President Trump Speaks to the World
As world leaders come together for the United Nations General Assembly this week in New York City, USAGM‘s network of reporters are working around-the-clock to provide comprehensive coverage to our global audience including airing the President’s speech in real-time.
Documentary Screening: Not In Our Name
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and the GWU Central Asia Program (CAP) Invite you to a screening and discussion of the documentary project Not In Our Name Please join RFE/RL and GWU for a screening of the film Not in Our Name, followed by a panel discussion. The product of extensive fieldwork and reporting… READ MORE
Pakistan and Information Warfare
Pakistan recently saw a political upheaval with the election of cricketer-turned-politician, Imran Khan’s party rise to power. PTI or Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s win is exceptional not only because of its charismatic leader, but mainly because it is the first time in decades that the alternating governments between Bhutto’s party and Sharif’s… READ MORE
From the CEO
Statement by CEO Lansing on the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
I am deeply troubled by the sudden disappearance of Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi, and I join the united call from media, government and human rights officials for information about his whereabouts.
John Lansing
"Documentary Screening: Not In Our Name"
Join RFE/RL and GWU for a screening of the film Not in Our Name, followed by a panel discussion.
Impact Stories
MBN report features Mosul native’s artistic response to ISIS propaganda
Islamic State militants invaded much of Iraq’s north and west in 2014, occupying the country’s second largest city, Mosul. Not only did they propagate a harsh and violent version of Islamic law through airwaves and print, but also marred the streets with Daesh’s hate-preaching graffiti. As cities are liberated from the occupation of ISIS, Alhurra-Iraq aired a video story about an Iraqi artist who took back the streets and walls…
Threats to Press
In Run-Up To Summit, Kremlin Targets RFE/RL
The U.S. Department of State has condemned “the selective targeting” of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in response to a July 5 ruling by a Moscow court finding that the media company failed to comply with requirements tied to its designation…
Statement of Libby Liu, President of Radio Free Asia, on release of former RFA Khmer journalists
Libby Liu, President of Radio Free Asia, made the following statement today in response to the release of former RFA Khmer Service journalists Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin on bail in Phnom Penh. "We welcome their release, but we must…
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“The Voice of America has become the voice of Venezuelans.”
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina MachadoInterview with VOA's Spanish Service
