Media

Kyrgyz Journalists Say Politicians Trying to Muzzle Them

Unlike in other Central Asia republics, multiple factions rather than one strong state are undermining media freedom, say journalists.

Azeri Opposition Paper Faces Closure

Final demands for unpaid bills are just the latest tactic for squeezing independent press, say government critics.

Kyrgyz Secret Police to Monitor Web

Media rights activists question wisdom of getting security agency to scour internet for hate speech.

Political Channel-Hopping in Georgia

Cable operators required to carry all TV channels, not just regime-friendly ones, ahead of October polls.

Russia Telecoms Firm Heads Back to Turkmenistan

Azeri Journalist Defies Blackmailers

Secret filming and open threats, coinciding with unsubstantiated claims in pro-government papers? The target, Khadija Ismayilova, thinks the trail is pretty clear.

IWPR Journalists Recognised at Afghan Awards Ceremony

Enforced postponement of event underlines just how dangerous the environment is for reporters.

Lean Times for Afghan Journalism

Media sector sees job losses as donor funding shrinks.

Iraqi Journalists Face Restrictions, Violence

Number of reporters killed down, but Iraq still ranks poorly for press freedom.

Azeri Film Fest Causes Storm in Armenia

Attempt to build cultural bridges sparks anger, though it’s unclear whether protests were genuine or stage-managed.