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RFE/RL Iran Coverage Cited Around the World 

RFE/RL's coverage of the post-election crisis in Iran has been cited by a variety of media outlets around the world. More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Free Media In Unfree Societies
RFE/RL correspondent Ruzanna Stepanyan, reporting from Yerevan just before police clashed with demonstrators, March 1, 2008.
 
Our Mission: RFE/RL journalists report the news in 20 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion, and open debate (mission statement).

20 Countries, 28 Languages: We broadcast to 20 countries in 28 languages, including Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Russia. With over 400 full-time journalists, 750 freelancers, and 19 local bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world (see map).

On The Front Lines: Our journalists are on the front lines in the fight for media freedom in their countries and often put themselves at great risk to do their jobs (click here for more).

Regional Expertise: RFE/RL journalists and experts are a unique source of information about many of the world's political hotspots. We also host briefings and special events in Washington, D.C. and Prague (browse RFE/RL's experts).

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RFE/RL broadcast from Munich during the Cold War. Since 1995 we've been based in Prague.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Every day, RFE/RL journalists take risks and make sacrifices to gather the news. Our "Journalists In Trouble" page recognizes their courage and documents the high price that many pay for doing their jobs.