Access to Information Curbed in Tajikistan
New law seen as restricting media diversity and journalists’ ability to find things out.
31 Jul 15
Media
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
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
Afghan Broadcasters Warned Against Graphic Footage
Speakers at IWPR debates ask for more sensitive reporting of stories involving violence.
18 Mar 15
Afghan Poets Urged to Promote Peace
Literature seen as a way to encourage society to turn away from conflict.
26 Feb 15
Azerbaijan: Grim Year for Press Freedom
Country ranks among world’s worst for freedom of information.
18 Feb 15
Azerbaijan Turns on US-Funded Broadcaster
Attack on Radio Liberty is partly about silencing free media, but also reflects new anti-Western mood.
16 Jan 15
How Russia Fights its Information War
The Kremlin is committing huge resources to extending its influence through spin rather than soldiers.
14 Jan 15
Azerbaijan Law Makes it Easier to Stifle Media
Changes to the law make it easier to get the courts to shut down inconvenient newpapers.
23 Dec 14
Ukraine: Hard to Put the Genie Back in the Bottle
Whatever Russia does next, the effects of the conflict in east Ukraine will be lasting.
15 Dec 14
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