Meydan TV Latest Focus of Azerbaijan Media Clampdown
Investigators say they're questioning witnesses for a separate criminal investigation, but presidential advisor confirms detentions are warning to journalists.
23 Sep 15
Journalism
Top Footballer Among Six Arrested After Journalist Killed in Azerbaijan
Rasim Aliyev, journalist and media rights advocate, died hours after brutal attack.
17 Aug 15
From Exile, Journalists See Relatives Targeted in Azerbaijan
Family members detained in apparent attempt to muzzle independent voices.
4 Aug 15
Access to Information Curbed in Tajikistan
New law seen as restricting media diversity and journalists’ ability to find things out.
31 Jul 15
Syrian Journalists Wary of Rebel Factions
Islamic State may have the most murderous approach to free expression, but other paramilitary groups aren't very keen on it, either.
25 Mar 15
Ukrainian Journalist's Arrest Seen as Free Speech Issue
Commentators don’t agree with Ruslan Kotsaba’s sentiments, but defend his right to express them.
13 Feb 15
"Selflessness and Heroism" of Detained Azeri Journalist
Khadija Ismayilova was arrested because of her determined pursuit of investigative journalism.
17 Dec 14
EU Special Prize for Peace Journalism 2014
Journalists from the region encouraged to submit work ahead of November deadline.
3 Oct 14
Armenian Journalists Told to Reveal Sources
Fears of attack on media freedoms after court rules information is needed to help solve serious crime.
7 Aug 14
Top War Correspondent Killed in Syria
Marie Colvin was one of a handful of reporters on the ground in Homs describing the human cost of bombardment.
22 Feb 12
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