RFPI Launches New Shortwave Radio Broadcast to Iran in Partnership with Reporters Without Borders
In partnership with Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Radio For Peace International (RFPI) is launching a new shortwave radio broadcast for the people of Iran, aiming to help break the media blackout and circumvent censorship.
This initiative aims to guarantee access to independent information in a context of severe restrictions on press freedom in the country.
Daily Persian Broadcast to Iran
Available for two hours a day on 9770 kHz, at 12:00 PM and 11:00 PM Tehran time (0830-0930 & 1930-2030 UTC), this radio station broadcasts reliable, verified content in Persian, produced by the independent media outlet IranWire.
Since April 27, these programs have allowed audiences in Iran to access news bulletins and current affairs reports produced by professional Iranian journalists from the diaspora as well as citizen journalists based in Iran, despite the censorship imposed on the media since 2013.
Shortwave Radio to Bypass Censorship
The choice of shortwave broadcasting allows the station to bypass digital restrictions and information blocking. This transmission method makes content accessible even in the event of internet outages or restrictions imposed on international media.
Anyone with a compatible radio receiver can thus freely access these programs, without relying on controlled digital infrastructure.
Unlike online platforms, shortwave radio is particularly difficult to intercept or block on a large scale, making it an essential tool in contexts of heavy censorship.
A context of increased repression against the press
In Iran, journalists face systematic repression: arrests, surveillance, threats, and judicial pressure have intensified in recent years. Since 2022, more than one hundred journalists have been arrested, and many more remain detained.
Recent protest movements have further aggravated this climate, with new arrests and increased restrictions on access to information, in a context where independent media are heavily targeted.
Sylvain
President of RFPI
Revised Schedule :
0830-0930 UTC on 15500 kHz
1930 - 2030 UTC on 9770 kHz
