Media
Afghan Taleban Use Misinformation as Weapon of War
Officials and media lack ability to counter rumours designed to sow confusion and despair.
Access to Information Curbed in Tajikistan
New law seen as restricting media diversity and journalists’ ability to find things out.
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.
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.
Afghan Broadcasters Warned Against Graphic Footage
Speakers at IWPR debates ask for more sensitive reporting of stories involving violence.
Afghan Poets Urged to Promote Peace
Literature seen as a way to encourage society to turn away from conflict.
Azerbaijan: Grim Year for Press Freedom
Country ranks among world’s worst for freedom of information.
Azerbaijan Turns on US-Funded Broadcaster
Attack on Radio Liberty is partly about silencing free media, but also reflects new anti-Western mood.
How Russia Fights its Information War
The Kremlin is committing huge resources to extending its influence through spin rather than soldiers.