Media
Scepticism Over Independent Press Pledge in Turkmenistan
Turkmen leader calls for private newspaper, but few local journalists take him at his word.
Turkmen Viewers Sceptical of TV Reforms
Abkhaz Campaigners Press for Public-Service TV
State broadcaster rejects accusations it backs government line.
Concern Over Kurdish Journalist's Unsolved Killing
Probe into murder of satirical blogger has yet to yield results, fuelling anxiety among rights groups and media workers.
Caucasus: Feb/Mar ‘10
Young Armenian and Azeri journalists attend multimedia “Neighbours” seminar.
Caucasus: Feb/Mar '10
Young Armenian and Azeri journalists attend multimedia “Neighbours” seminar.
Free Speech Fears for Kazakstan Internet
New watchdog designed to monitor “destructive” website content, but could that include political debate as well as extremist literature?
Turkmen Media Shake-up Draws Scepticism
Local journalists say the president’s call for reform is meaningless unless he is prepared to allow genuine freedom of speech.
Georgia: Fake TV Report Storm
Hapless broadcaster’s “Russian invasion” prank leaves opposition and diplomats fuming. By Lela Iremashvili in Tbilisi