For the first time in Voice of America’s 75-year history, the organization’s director visited the western Balkans. VOA Director Amanda Bennett visited Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo, during which she met with top regional leaders, stopped by many of VOA’s affiliate stations, and spoke to journalists and groups of prominent women from the region. Take a look at the images below from her trip.
Voice of America Director Amanda Bennett Visits Top Regional Leaders and VOA Affiliate Stations in the Western Balkans
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VOA Director Amanda Bennett speaks to participants of the VOA/Balkan Investigative Reporting Network Workshop in Sarajevo, September 22, 2017.
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VOA Director Amanda Bennett on set for a live interview with FACE TV's Senad Hadzifejzovic, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, September 22, 2017.
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VOA Director Amanda Bennett interviews with Snezana Mirkovic of Montenegro’s public service TV, RTCG (Radio Televizija Crne Gore), one of VOA’s oldest affiliates, September 25, 2017.
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President of Montenegro, Filip Vujanovic awards VOA Director Amanda Bennett with the National Award of Recognition in Podgorica, Montenegro on September 25, 2017 (Courtesy of predsjednik.me).