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“I first learned about Hong Kong's Occupy Central Movement through shortwave broadcasting by Radio Free Asia. I am thrilled for the people of Hong Kong to bravely fight for democracy and freedom.”

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Voice of America Mandarin Service Correspondents Detained by Chinese Authorities

August 13, 2018

Yibing Feng, a full time VOA staffer, and his Chinese assistant were detained by Chinese authorities on Monday evening, August 13, while conducting an interview with Professor Wenguang Sun.

As Abuses Continue, RFE/RL Says UN Ruling On Turkmenistan Has Urgency Now

August 9, 2018

The U.N. found the Turkmen government responsible for the death of a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty contributor Ogulsapar Muradova, who passed away while in police custody 12 years ago.

Thinking Forward: A Discussion with International Young Leaders

August 8, 2018

Millions of young people around the world are undereducated, underemployed and living in poverty. These conditions are making them potential targets for extremist groups. This demographic makes up more than half of the world’s population. For some, economic uncertainty is leading to disillusionment with established leaders and institutions.

From the CEO

Independent news blocked in Cambodia ahead of elections

John F. LansingOn July 27, the Cambodian government blocked the Khmer websites of Voice of America and Radio Free Asia. READ MORE »

Threats to Press

RFE/RL journalists among at least 25 killed in Kabul suicide bombings

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

RFE/RL Turkmen contributor released from prison after serving term

Attack on RFE/RL journalist refutes Turkmen assurances at UN

Current Time journalist detained during Moscow inauguration protests

On World Press Freedom Day, RFE/RL says targeting of journalists must stop

A year ‘like no other’: RFA President decries ‘unprecedented’ crackdown on independent voices in Asia

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“Television is not the only source of information. but it is the source in which many people have the greatest trust. Current Time is the only television in the world that tells these people, in Russian, the truth about the current state of affairs. And it is television that is the most effective way of gaining their trust.”

Vitaly Mansky, Russian documentary filmmaker

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