The RFE/RL Saga Continues…
Following on from the statement made by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) regarding a reported breakdown in talks over the future of the station’s broadcasts on Public Radio, the Public Television and Radio Council (PTRC) have hit back with their version of events. According to RFE/RL and most independent analysts and observers, Public Radio have refused to sign a new contract to allow for the retransmission of RFE/RL broadcasts since February, and international diplomatic circles believe that the move is an attempt to prevent the station from broadcasting nationwide by the time of the presidential election due to take place early next year. The Noyan Tapan news agency, however, reports that the PTRC deny the allegations.
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