Tibetans express concern over RFA, VOA funding cuts

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Lhasa [Tibet], March 27 (ANI): The recent gutting of US federal funding for Radio Free Asia (RFA) and Voice of America (VOA) has sparked widespread concern among Tibetans living in Tibet, who fear losing access to independent news in their language.

According to a report by RFA, the March 15 termination of Congressionally-authorized grants has forced RFA to furlough much of its staff, leaving Tibetans uncertain about the future of these critical news sources.

Despite the funding cuts, Tibetans report that RFA is still managing to broadcast into the region. “We still see you. We still hear you," said a source in Lhasa, expressing relief that RFA continues to provide news despite financial constraints, RFA reported.

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