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VOA Experts
Ismail Dahiyat, Near East & Central Asia Division Director

Ismail Dahiyat

Ismail Dahiyat, Director of VOA's Near East & Central Asia Division, closely follows developments throughout the Arab world, including reaction to US drone strikes & the escalating situation in Syria. See what he has to say inside.

Setareh Derakhshesh

Setareh Derakhshesh is acting executive editor of VOA’s Persian News Network (PNN). She can explain the conflict between factions of the Iranian government and developments within the country. See what she has to say inside.

Lwin Htun Than

Lwin Htun Than, Chief of VOA’s Burmese Service, is keeping a close watch on Burma and its changes now that Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the country's leader & media restrictions have relaxed. See what he has to say inside.


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Media Relations
Spozhmai Maiwandi, a VOA Area Expert

Spozhmai Maiwandi, a native of Afghanistan & Director of VOA’s South Asia Division, oversees broadcasting to Pakistan & Afghanistan. She and other VOA staff are available for interview & comment on US relations with these countries & other developments. Call (202) 203-4959.

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