In Azerbaijan, It's Press Unfreedom Year
As World Press Freedom Day approaches, leading Azerbaijani journalists are in prison and independent media outlets are out of action, or heading that way.
1 May 15
Free expression
Alarm at Takeover Bid for Major Kyrgyz Media Group
Staff at leading newspaper fear the real motive behind a complex lawsuit is an ambition to exert political control.
30 Apr 15
Crimean Tatar TV Silenced
Russian authorities close ATR television station as arrests and searches continue.
1 Apr 15
Kazakstan: "Gay Propaganda" Ban for Internet
Provision sneaked into legislative package protecting minors from offensive online content.
25 Mar 15
Kazak Magazine Closed Because of Ukraine Article
Weekly consistently criticised government’s closeness to Moscow.
11 Mar 15
Afghans Demand Freedom of Information
Officials’ reluctance to share data has led to widespread distrust.
10 Mar 15
Azerbaijan: Grim Year for Press Freedom
Country ranks among world’s worst for freedom of information.
18 Feb 15
After Eurasian Deal, Free Expression Fears in Armenia
Membership of Russian-led bloc could mean restrictions on free speech.
3 Feb 15
Someone Like Khadija
Jailed reporter Seymur Hezi realises he is in the same Azerbaijani prison as top female journalist Khadija Ismayil.
21 Jan 15
Constituency of Decency Must Prevail
Paris attacks show that combating extremism demands solidarity among all who share common values in the West, the Middle East and beyond.
9 Jan 15
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