The Radio Show Even the Taleban Like
IWPR’s Kabul editor doubles up as star on local equivalent of The Archers.
30 Apr 13
Media
Kenyan Journalists Defend Election Coverage
While critics say reporting was too soft, many in the industry say discretion reflected a responsible approach.
28 Mar 13
Libel Actions Squeeze Azerbaijan's Opposition Press
Renewed pressure comes ahead of key election.
12 Mar 13
Georgian TV at Centre of Political Battle
New government says planned management reform will make broadcaster more independent, but opposition disagrees.
12 Mar 13
Kazakstan: Free Speech in Danger
London event highlights use of criminal law to punish dissent.
28 Feb 13
Hepatitis Unchecked in Georgia
Caucasian state's health budget too small to pay high cost of treatment.
9 Feb 13
Azerbaijani Writer Accused Over "Disloyal" Novel
Akram Aylisli wanted to show that his fellow-Azerbaijanis could admit past mistakes, but his ritual humiliation suggest he was wrong.
8 Feb 13
Kazak Media Freedom in Reverse Gear
Continuing persecution backed by raft of retrograde laws.
8 Feb 13
Cuban Viewers Promised Entertaining TV
Television executives announce more exciting fare, but revolutionary talk from Venezuela is unlikely to fulfil that hope.
30 Jan 13
Turkmen Media Law Work of Fiction
One of the world’s most repressive states promises all sorts of freedom.
18 Jan 13
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