Media

Baghdad Dismisses Free Speech Criticism

Rights groups say government not doing enough to protect freedom of expression and assembly.

Is Iraqi Media Law a Step Forward?

Uzbek Students Unhappy with "Prison-Style" Rules

Uzbek Tax Cuts Won't Create Free Media

Web Use Spirals in Uzbekistan Despite Curbs

Tough Times For Kazak Media Freedom

More restrictive legislation on the way, experts warn.

Cyber-Censorship in Turkmenistan

Tehran Denies Role in Azeri Journalist's Death

Rafiq Tagi was an unrelenting critic of Iranian theocracy and political Islam in Azerbaijan.

Armenian Media Libel Case Sets Worrying Precedent

Plaintiff unhappy about comments that readers posted on newspaper’s internet site.

Egyptian Media Coverage of Protests Improves

Even state broadcasters are airing criticism, although red lines for free speech remain.