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The US has called on Vietnam to release blogger Nguyen Lan Thang who was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday for anti-state activities trib.al/3qUNwar
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The sentencing of Nguyen Lan Thang in Vietnam strikes yet another blow against free speech and freedom of the press in Vietnam.
Read my full statement following the conviction of @RadioFreeAsia contributor Nguyen Lan Thang.
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Free world leaders come here to make history. From here, #POTUS begins his historical trips. Here we ask questions, the answers to which the whole world listens. We listen to statements from the podium and speak directly to sources. And we tell you all about it every day.
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I was thrilled to lead the in-person U.S. delegation to the 🇳🇱 co-hosted #SummitforDemocracy last week. Thank you to our Dutch partners, journalists, and civil society for a timely discussion on why independent media is more important than ever to strengthen democracies.@DutchMFA
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Last week, the Netherlands co-hosted the 2nd #SummitforDemocracy which focused on media freedom as a cornerstone of democracy. We look back on fruitful discussions with journalists, academics, and young people from around the world. Watch the highlights here 🎥⤵️
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. @USAGMCEO Amanda Bennett & @RFERL President and CEO @JamieMFly met with @Latvian_MFA Parliamentary Secretary @GundaReire and had a great discussion on the importance of independent media in countering Russian malign influence and disinformation.
Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦@Latvian_MFA
.@GundaReire welcomes #USAGM Chief Executive Officer Amanda Benett and discusses the increasing crack-down on independent journalists by the Russian government. #Latvia 🇱🇻 will continue political and practical support for independent media.
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Thrilled to talk to the youth correspondents covering the #SummitforDemocracy! A free press is absolutely a cornerstone of democracy. It's going to be these young people, our next generation of journalists, who protect and expand the free press worldwide. youtube.com/watch?v=hko4kS…
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We've seen the threats to journalists all over the world increase dramatically. Journalism is not a crime.
Read my conversation with @AFP about Evan Gershkovich's arrest, growing threats to media, and the huge demand from our audience for reliable news. barrons.com/news/reporter-…
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Behind the scenes today with @USAGMCEO Amanda Bennett, who spoke to @usembthehague & @DutchMFA about media freedom as a cornerstone of democracy at the #SummitforDemocracy in The Hague, Netherlands.
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A delight to meet with @usambnl and talk about the vital role of a free press as a pillar of democracy across the globe.
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🛬 Wheels down in the The Hague where I’ll be participating in media freedom events of the #SummitforDemocracy!
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I’m thrilled to be able to reach more audiences — including the Russian diaspora — with this award-winning programming.
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USAGM is expanding its satellite distribution of @CurrentTimeTv to Central and Eastern Europe. Following an agreement with @M7group_eu, USAGM will provide more people with fact-based Russian-language alternatives to Kremlin-controlled information. 🔗 loom.ly/n649FY8
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Human rights activist Tong Yi told @committeeonccp an incredible story about how @VOAnews impacted her
After VOA broke the story of her unjust treatment in a Chinese labor camp, it was picked up by the media & a US official raised the issue. Her treatment "improved dramatically"
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The Kyrgyz government's escalating attacks on @RFERL's @Azattyk_Radiosu prove just how important their credible, fact-based journalism is.
Read @jamiemfly's Op-Ed on why we should all care what happens next in the fight for press freedom in Kyrgyzstan: thediplomat.com/2023/03/rfe-rl…
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The Kyrgyz government is threatening to shut down @Azattyk_Radiosu. @RFERL President & CEO @JamieMFly explains how Kyrgyzstan's crackdown on Azattyk could embolden "aspiring authoritarians across Central Asia" for the @Diplomat_APAC: thediplomat.com/2023/03/rfe-rl…
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Despite the Iranian regime’s escalating attacks on the free press, independent journalists, and the open exchange of ideas, USAGM will not be deterred in our mission to provide audiences in Iran with independent, fact-based journalism.
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Did you know @RFERL's #Georgian Service @RTavisupleba won the EU Prize for Journalism's special prize for peace journalism? They were also shortlisted in seven categories. Congrats @RFERL! This recognition reflects the true power of your unbiased reporting eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ge…
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ICYMI @nytimes did a great feature on @RFERL showing just how important their mission is today.
Traffic to RFE/RL's websites almost tripled to nearly 70M in the first week of the war, compared to 2021, as people in Ukraine & Russia sought out factual
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Does fact-based #news have a chance against #disinformation in the digital age? The answer might surprise you.
Despite operating with only a fraction of the budget of #China's state-controlled media, @VOANews' Mandarin Service had nearly DOUBLE the YouTube views as CCTV in 2022.
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How do you know if your reporting is making a difference? Let's ask @RadioFreeAsia.
RFA's coverage of the protests against the Chinese government's zero-COVID lockdowns in 2022 broke records for online traffic.
One video showing the protests was viewed over 4 MILLION TIMES.
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