As extremist militants spread into northern and western Iraq, RFE/RL's Radio Free Iraq is on the ground, keeping local audiences informed of events.
An RFE/RL correspondent recounts what he saw in North Waziristan after traveling across the beleaguered region recently.
Orken Bissenov, a correspondent with RFE/RL's Kazakh service, was released on June 1 after being arrested while on a reporting assignment and jailed on charges of 'minor hooliganism.'
Dr. Mohammed Bdaiwi Owaid Al-Shammari was shot and killed at a checkpoint near his office in a tragic incident.
An RFE/RL correspondent in Crimea was abducted by gunmen and released after being warned not to return.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Index on Censorship recognized Azeri journalist Khadija Ismayilova among eight women "who fought for freedom of expression in the last year."
The OSCE has condemned attacks targeting journalists and media outlets in Simferapol, Donetsk and Kharkiv.
Access inside Tajikistan to the website of RFE/RL's Tajik Service has been blocked since February 22.
The AIB expressed concern over the welfare of Khadija Ismayilova and criticized Azerbaijan for 'consistently' obstructing the work of journalists.
RFE/RL journalist Khadija Ismayilova was questioned for a third day, on allegations the U.S. Embassy and RFE/RL labeled "absurd" and U.S. Helsinki Commission co-chair Sen. Ben Cardin called "clearly fabricated."
Senator Ben Cardin repudiated accusations of spying against RFE/RL investigative reporter Khadija Ismayilova as 'clearly fabricated and punitive,' and called on the Azeri government to stop harassing journalists.
Two Radio Azadliq journalists, already under pressure from Azerbaijan's government, are accused of espionage.
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