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- The Martís Cover a Hunger Strike in Cuba
- BBG Dealbook: New Affiliates in Pakistan, Niger, Serbia, El Salvador
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New Demonstrations Seek the Release of Alhurra Journalists Missing in Syria (Video)
In this Alhurra Television footage, the wives of missing Alhurra correspondent Bashar Fahmi and cameraman Cüneyt Ünal during a recent demonstration at the Syrian Consulate in Istanbul. Arzu Kadumi and Nuran Ünal have been leading weekly demonstrations seeking the release of the two journalists who Read more »
Posted in Alhurra, Highlight Also tagged Alhurra, Arzu Kadumi, Bashar Fahmi, Broadcasting Board of Governors, Cuneyt Unal, MBN, Middle East Broacasting Networks, Nuran Üna, syria, Turkey Comments closed
VOA Chinese TV Goes on New Satellite
Good news for Voice of America fans in China. VOA TV programs in Chinese, Tibetan and English can now be watched on two direct-to-home satellites. The VOA programs were added this month to the lineup on Telstar 18, also known as ApStar5, which broadcasts on Read more »
Posted in Press Release, VOA Also tagged Broadcasting Board of Governors, China, VOA, Voice of America Comments closed
The Martís Cover a Hunger Strike in Cuba
Radio Martí has been at the forefront of coverage of a hunger strike by Marta Beatriz Roque and other Cubans who are demanding the release of fellow dissident Vázquez Chaviano. Since Roque began her hunger strike on Sept. 9, she has been in regular Read more »
Posted in Highlight, OCB Also tagged Broadcasting Board of Governors, Chaviano, Cuba, Marti, Montaner, OCB, Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Roque Comments closed
BBG Dealbook: New Affiliates in Pakistan, Niger, Serbia, El Salvador
From the BBG Strategy blog: The BBG adds new affiliates on multiple platforms to distribute programming and content in Pakistan, Niger, Serbia, and El Salvador… From the BBG Dealbook: VOA English Learning Expands in Pakistan Voice of America’s English Learning programming has found another home Read more »
Posted in BBG, Highlight Also tagged Broadcasting Board of Governors, El Salvador, Niger, Pakistan, Serbia Comments closed
VOA Website Wins Online News Association Award
Washington, D.C. — Middle East Voices, a collaborative Voice of America social journalism project that combines traditional reporting, commentary, and the stories of people living through the Arab Spring, has been honored with a 2012 Online Journalism Award for “Topical Reporting.” The awards, which were announced Read more »
Posted in Press Release, VOA Also tagged Broadcasting Board of Governors, Online News Association, VOA, Voice of America Comments closed
Alhurra Interviews Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Tara Sonenshine on Riots in the Muslim World
Alhurra’s Inside Washington host, Robert Satloff spoke with Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine about the riots in the Muslim world over an anti-Islam film, the purpose of public diplomacy, and the importance of religious tolerance. On the violent Read more »
Posted in Alhurra, Highlight Also tagged Alhurra, Broadcasting Board of Governors, MBN, Middle East Broacasting Networks, Sonenshine Comments closed
BBG, Gallup Issue Findings on Media Use in Burma
The popularity of FM radio rose rapidly in Burma and radio continues to be the dominant source for news and information, according to new data issued by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) and Gallup. The BBG, in partnership with Gallup, presented the findings today Read more »
Posted in BBG, Press Release Also tagged Broadcasting Board of Governors, Burma, internet, media, radio, television Comments closed
Alhurra Interviews Sen. Ben Cardin on Egypt and Syria
Alhurra Television’s Congressional Correspondent Rana Abtar interviewed Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) regarding U.S. aid to Egypt and the situation in Syria. During the interview Sen. Cardin said, “We understand the importance of our relationships in the Middle East, we are very much engaged. We are Read more »
Posted in Alhurra, Highlight Also tagged Alhurra, Broadcasting Board of Governors, Cardin, Egypt, MBN, Middle East Broacasting Networks, syria Comments closed
BBG Renews Calls for Release of Missing Journalists, Seeks Third-Party Access
The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has again called for the immediate release of two Alhurra journalists who went missing in Syria one month ago today. Additionally, the BBG is seeking third-party access to detained cameraman Cüneyt Ünal to determine his well-being, and has asked Read more »
Posted in MBN, Press Release Also tagged Alhurra, Broadcasting Board of Governors, Fahmi, MBN, Middle East Broacasting Networks, syria, Unal Comments closed