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As the war in Iran continues, former @RFERL journalist and U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh remains wrongfully detained by the Iranian regime in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison. Read about Reza’s case and more in the latest Journalists in Trouble newsletter: about.rferl.org/article/journa…

This Friday (4/17), formerly wrongfully detained @RFERL journalist @AlsuKurmasheva will join @pressfreedom to discuss the tools and tactics used by authoritarian governments against journalists at the Perugia @journalismfest. Register for the livestream 🔽 #IJF26

Together with @TRPforJustice, @RFERL’s @CurrentTimeTv has produced a new project documenting the stories of children abducted by Russian authorities from Kherson Children’s Home in Ukraine in 2022 — many of whom remain in Russian custody.

A two-week cease-fire between the US and Iran may ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, but after five weeks of disruption, China is already reshaping its energy strategy. Beijing is turning to Moscow, and a long-stalled pipeline could be the next big move. By @ReidStan

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Azerbaijan's Supreme Court has denied the appeal of @RFERL journalist Farid Mehralizada, upholding his unjust nine-year prison sentence. RFE/RL President & CEO @SteveCapus on the decision: “This ruling will only prolong the painful separation forced on Farid’s family for crimes he did not commit. Azerbaijani authorities should move swiftly to undo this grave injustice and allow Farid to return home.” #FreeFarid

'Mr Nobody Against Putin' co-director calls Russia's ban on Oscar-winning film 'brilliant PR' in an interview with @CurrentTimeTv.

Since February 28, Tehran has launched fewer missiles, yet its hit range has increased. @RFERL’s @FrudBezhan examines Iran’s changing strategy as the war takes a toll on the country’s resources. rferl.org/a/iran-ballist…

Rare wartime protests have hit Russia's Novosibirsk region as farmers are standing up to authorities, resisting orders to cull thousands of cattle over concerns about disease outbreaks. Farmers claim healthy cattle are being killed, putting small farms in danger of financial ruin.

The conflict in Iran is giving Beijing a real-time window into how the United States wages a modern war. To better understand what China may be learning from Iran, @RFERL’s @ReidStan spoke with @WarintheFuture: rferl.org/a/china-iran-t…

Houthi involvement in the Iran war raises concern amongst analysts over the possibility of a move against the Bab al-Mandab strait, a critical chokepoint for oil transit. @RFERL's @KianSharifi on the broader implications of a second blockade for global energy markets: rferl.org/a/houthis-atta…

“The goal of these executions is to instill fear among the population,” a human rights activist told RFE/RL. #Iran's clerical authorities are stepping up a crackdown on internal opposition - and maintaining their grip on power. rferl.org/a/iran-us-war-…

@SvobodaRadio gained access to a trove of previously unpublished radio communications of Russian units recorded during the March 2022 battle for Kyiv. The findings provide critical evidence of war crimes and systemic disorganization within Russian forces.

Despite the nearly month-long Internet blackout in Iran, @RFERL’s @RadioFarda_ gathered exclusive civilian testimonies from Iranians detailing the impact of the ongoing conflict on daily life. rferl.org/a/iran-toll-wa…

Kyrgyz officials often tout booming trade with China, but Beijing and Bishkek sharply disagree on the scale of that commerce, according to analysis of official data by @RFERL’s @Azattyk_Radiosu. rferl.org/a/china-kyrgyz…

This photograph captures Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty personnel launching balloons designed to deliver leaflets produced by the Free Europe Press during the Cold War, an effort aimed at circumventing media censorship and encouraging opposition to communist regimes behind the Iron Curtain. These leaflets and other printed materials relayed information about Eastern European affairs to countries like Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Hungary—particularly to isolated villages where radios were scarce. Through RFE/RL's broadcasting operations, those living under totalitarian regimes in Eastern Europe began to imagine political alternatives beyond the control of Soviet-backed governments, quietly nurturing a struggle for freedom that would later help bring an end to communist rule across the region. The American Story. One Image at a Time. For more on USA@250, visit: hoover.org/usa-at-250

“It definitely keeps Power of Siberia-2 on the negotiating table.” The war in Iran and the resulting energy shock could revive China’s interest in a long-stalled pipeline to import Russian gas, analysts told @RFERL's @ReidStan. rferl.org/a/china-russia…

BREAKING!! New Yale Report Links Russian Energy Giants to Deportation, Indoctrination of Ukrainian Children   Stay tuned for more details and follow @RFERL

Lego-style, anime aesthetics, AI, AC/DC, Top Gun: modern information warfare during the US-Iran war is a mixed bag. By @KianSharifi

.@RFERL’s North Macedonia Service (@RSE_Makedonski) and Pashto-language service, Radio Mashaal (@MashaalRadio) will close on March 31, 2026. RFE/RL President & CEO @SteveCapus: “The closure of these two services is a loss for the audiences they serve. But RFE/RL’s current budgetary environment compels us to reprioritize how we distribute our resources. This decision was made with a profound appreciation for the work these teams have done, and the standard of excellence they have upheld.”