Liam Scott

'A journey of death': How journalists have spent year covering Israel-Hamas war

The war marks the deadliest conflict on record for journalists, according to press freedom groups

A deadly year: How Israel-Hamas war affected media

The Hamas terror attack on Israel last October sparked a conflict that has become the deadliest in recent history for journalists and media workers. At least 116 of them – nearly all Palestinian -- have been killed. VOA speaks with reporters and media analysts about the situation.

Exiled media fight to keep Belarusian language alive

Hong Kongers mourn a city that is a shell of its former self

Like grieving over death of loved one, some Hong Kongers say they are grieving for loss of their city

US press freedom under unprecedented pressure, report finds

Journalists in the U.S. face a range of threats, including violence and legal challenges

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We bring you the story of President Biden’s final address in NY at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Plus, we report on the potential shifts in foreign policy and what they might look like after Americans vote in their presidential election this coming November.

Jimmy Lai’s son calls on US Congress to help free Hong Kong publisher

With pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai jailed in Hong Kong facing widely condemned charges, the journalist’s son and his international legal team are pushing the United States and other countries to help secure Lai’s immediate release. From Washington, Liam Scott has the story for VOA

Four women journalists to be honored with International Press Freedom Awards

U.S.-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to be honored alongside reporters from Guatemala, Palestine and Nigeria

Report details how China retaliates against people for engaging with UN

Threats to the international legal team representing publisher Jimmy Lai are among the cases highlighted in the annual UN report

How propaganda outlets cover — or ignore — aspects of US election

Narratives about failing democracy are harder to push after Tuesday’s debate, say experts

Top takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate

The candidates sparred on issues ranging from abortion to foreign policy

The Empty Chair: One family’s fight to bring jailed American journalist home

Pavel Butorin spent nine long months fighting to secure the release of his wife, U.S.-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, from a Russian prison. His journey shows the challenges American families confront when a loved one is taken hostage or wrongfully detained by a foreign government.

Freed from Russian jail, American journalist is focused on colleagues still imprisoned

Postcards from supporters and the hope of being reunited with family helped Alsu Kurmasheva survive in Russian prison

Back in business: Bookstore forced to close in China reopens in Washington

Six years after Jifeng Bookstore was forced to close its doors in Shanghai, the shop has reopened in Washington to bring debate and literature to a new audience. Liam Scott has the story for VOA News. Videographer: Yi Ruokun

Putin accuses West of persecuting journalists days after Russia bans more reporters

Comments ahead of Mongolia trip criticized by watchdogs who cite Russia’s poor media rights record

Shuttered in Shanghai, Chinese bookstore reopens in Washington

The shop counts itself among an increasing number of Chinese bookstores in the diaspora

Georgian law threatens independent reporting, critics say

Media rights are at risk in Georgia as the country once seen as a safe haven for journalists implements a new law. For VOA News, Liam Scott has the story. Camera: Cristina Caicedo Smit, Krystof Maixner, Martin Bubenik, Michael Eckels

Russian media ‘in survival mode,’ says recently freed American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva

Following more than nine months of unjust detention, American-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is adjusting to life in freedom with her family in Prague. While in Washington this week to receive an award, she tells VOA’s Liam Scott the fate of other political prisoners is on her mind.

Former Nevada official found guilty of murdering journalist

Las Vegas verdict marks first time a US official is convicted for murder of a reporter

3 journalists arrested covering DNC protests, prompting press freedom concerns

Press freedom groups have condemned the arrests as a flagrant violation of the First Amendment