Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on November 7 it is launching the Svoboda satellite network, a dedicated satellite broadcasting service aimed at providing independent news and information to Russian-speaking audiences. "Svoboda represents a significant step forward in the quest for unrestricted access to information in a region where media freedom faces numerous challenges," the NGO said in a statement. The initiative will feature news programs offering a "comprehensive and objective" view of global events and will launch "in the coming weeks," it added.
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