More than 1,300 journalists, producers, and support staff from Voice of America have been placed on administrative leave. This action follows an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees VOA and other U.S.-funded broadcast entities. In 2023, VOA reached a global audience of 350 million, while Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reached over 47 million weekly listeners. The director of VOA, Michael Abramowitz, expressed deep sadness over the situation, noting that this is the first time in 83 years that VOA’s stories have been silenced. He emphasized the critical role VOA plays, especially in countering false narratives from countries like Iran, China, and Russia. Despite the need for reform, Abramowitz believes the current action will hinder VOA’s vital mission.
Elez Biberaj
@EBiberaj
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23h The Voice of America, a beacon of hope and truth for hundreds of millions around the globe, was silenced today in the name of reducing federal bureaucracy. For more than eight decades, VOA has been a vital force in promoting America’s democratic ideals, faithfully presenting U.S.
NEXTA
@nexta_tv
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9h Trump Silences Voice of America — the station goes silent for the first time in 83 years
Over a thousand journalists, producers, and support staff were forced into leave, according to Voice of America Director Michael Abramowitz.
For more than 80 years, Voice of America reached
Ephrem Tewelde
@ephremtewelde
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21h Breaking: #VoiceOfAmerica (VOA) is silenced after 8 decades of service. The decision is claimed to have been based on federal cost reduction
Its staff have been placed on “administrative leave” as of the letter by USAGM. The decision is also expected to affect
@VOATigrigna
Ostap Yarysh
@OstapYarysh
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20h Virtually everyone I know at Voice of America, from various language services, received emails today stating that they had been placed on indefinite leave. This means that, as of now, VOA, which broadcasts in 49 languages around the globe, has suspended all of its activities.
Olena Tarasiuk
@ElenaTarasiuk
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19h Voice of America is no more. More than 1 000 employees on indefinite paid leave. This abrupt silence is way too symbolic.
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