Radio Free Asia shuts language services after Trump cuts

Washington (AFP) May 2, 2025 Radio Free Asia said Friday it will lay off almost all of its staff and close production in several languages, including a rare Uyghur service, after President Donald Trump cut off funding. Radio Free Asia - created by the United States with a mission to deliver news in countries without free media - said it will terminate 280 staff members in Washington, accounting for more than 90 percen

May 4, 2025 - 11:00
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Radio Free Asia shuts language services after Trump cuts
Washington (AFP) May 2, 2025
Radio Free Asia said Friday it will lay off almost all of its staff and close production in several languages, including a rare Uyghur service, after President Donald Trump cut off funding. Radio Free Asia - created by the United States with a mission to deliver news in countries without free media - said it will terminate 280 staff members in Washington, accounting for more than 90 percen