January 28, 2023
What’s Behind Kyrgyzstan’s War on Radio Azattyk?
By Catherine Putz
A demand from the Kyrgyz government for RFE/RL's Kyrgyz language service to remove a video has escalated into a legal battle that could end Azattyk's operations in the country altogether.
January 28, 2023
UN Food Agency: Afghan Malnutrition Rates at Record High
By Ebrahim Noroozi
“Half of Afghanistan endures severe hunger throughout the year,” said a World Food Program spokesperson, while Taliban restrictions on women have seriously impacted aid delivery.
January 28, 2023
Japan’s Population Crisis Nears Point of No Return
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s population decline is following the worst-case scenario, prompting the government to devise urgent policies to incentivize more births.
January 27, 2023
Becoming a ‘Sponge City’ at Shenzhen Speed
By Robert C. Thornett
Shenzhen is a prime example of China's Sponge City Program, which aims to both prevent flooding and increase water supply in urban areas.
