VOA begins two new shows for the Horn of Africa Wednesday evening, both focused on the drought and famine afflicting the region. A Somali-language show, “Lifeline Somali,” will run from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Somali time, five days a week, Monday through Friday. It will be followed on the same nights by an Amharic-language show, […]
VOA Beams New Shows to Horn of Africa
Posted September 7th, 2011 at 12:45 pm (UTC-5)
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VOA Deplores Beating of Journalist in Angola
Posted September 7th, 2011 at 12:21 pm (UTC-5)
VOA is criticizing the beating in Angola of one of its journalists, who was attacked while trying to cover a pro-democracy rally in the capital last Saturday. A VOA statement Wednesday says Alexandre Neto, a local reporter in Luanda, was assaulted and had some of his equipment taken by what appeared to be plainclothes officers. […]
Cambodian Tribunal Challenges VOA News Report
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
Cambodia’s U.N.-backed war crimes tribunal says it has begun contempt proceedings against VOA’s Khmer service for disclosing confidential documents about the prosecution of Khmer Rouge defendants with suspected links to genocide in the 1970s. The tribunal’s move drew an immediate statement of concern Thursday from VOA administrators, who said the probe is unwarranted and could […]
Cambodian Tribunal Challenges VOA News Report
Posted September 1st, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Cambodia’s U.N.-backed war crimes tribunal says it has begun contempt proceedings against VOA’s Khmer service for disclosing confidential documents about the prosecution of Khmer Rouge defendants with suspected links to genocide in the 1970s. The tribunal’s move drew an immediate statement of concern Thursday from VOA administrators, who said the probe is unwarranted and could […]
Cambodian Prime Minister Criticizes VOA, Radio Free Asia
Posted July 22nd, 2011 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday sharply criticized Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, saying their news reports are “very inferior.” He accused the two broadcasters, both funded by the U.S. government under the Broadcasting Board of Governors, of distorting information, or containing “zero” information. The prime minister made the comments in response […]
Dalai Lama Feels ‘Freer’ Since Giving up Political Role
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
The Dalai Lama says he feels “freer” since he relinquished his role as the political leader of the exiled Tibetan government. Now, he says, he can devote his energy to helping others live happier lives and to promoting religious harmony. The Tibetan spiritual leader spoke to VOA Tuesday in Washingon, where he has been guiding […]
