Pressure Builds on Central Asia Media
Freedom of speech in Central Asia has deteriorated in recent years, with fresh restrictions on media and bloggers alike and a growing number of criminal cases initiated against journalists.
Freedom of speech in Central Asia has deteriorated in recent years, with fresh restrictions on media and bloggers alike and a growing number of criminal cases initiated against journalists.
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A group seeking an alternative way of life started planting trees; two decades on, they have created an oasis.
Islands have appeared in the world’s largest inland body of water, heightening concerns about its future.
A young priest keeps ancient rituals alive in his tiny parish.
“It could be described as an attempt against the sovereignty of Kazakstan’s media.”
Women who dream of taking on combat disciplines have to first defy conservative traditions.
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Murky investigation and lack of accountability followed violence that scarred a nation.
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