Press Freedom

Reporter's Notebook: Is China Really Opening to the World?

Far From Xinjiang, Uyghurs Keep Their Culture Alive

China's Own Media Harassed by Authorities While Reporting Hebei Blast

All-China Journalists Association issues surprise statement in support of journalists’ right to report; local authorities issue apology for mishandling

Husband of American Journalist Jailed in Russia Brings Campaign to Washington

RFE/RL’s Alsu Kurmasheva has been jailed in Russia since October 2023

Moscow Targets VOA Reporter in Latest Round of Sanctions Against Americans

Several other journalists were included in new spate of sanctions

Hyperlocal Journalism Rises to Fill Gap Left by Newspaper Closures

Local paper closed in two small towns in Nova Scotia; in one, an online publication has filled the vacuum

UK Outlines Plan to Ban Foreign States From Owning Newspapers

The battle over one of Britain's most famous newspapers has raised questions about the independence of the media and the role of foreign investors acquiring ownership of politically influential assets

Against All Odds, Female Journalists Keep Reporting

Globally, attacks and threats against media are on the rise, with female journalists at higher risk of harassment, experts say. Despite the dangers, many refuse to be silenced. Cristina Caicedo Smit has the story for VOA.

US Holds First Day to Commemorate American Hostages

More than 50 Americans, including two journalists, are wrongfully detained or held hostage around the world

Journalists Arrested in Raid on Azeri Media Outlet

Analysts say arrests and raid are part of wider crackdown on critics

Biden Reaffirms Need to Free American Journalist Jailed in Russia

2 Independent Bloggers Jailed in Vietnam

One of the bloggers contributed to VOA’s sister outlet Radio Free Asia