Media

Journalists Targeted to Deter Others in Uzbekistan

29 Mar 12

Journalist Idrak Abbasov inspects the damage after an attack on his family home in September 2011. (Photo: Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety, Azerbaijan)

IWPR Journalist Shortlisted for Prize

Azerbaijani reporter hailed for courage in highlighting human rights issues despite repeated threats.

7 Mar 12

Press Freedom Tested in Tunisian Courts

Newspaper executive released on bail pending trial for image deemed indecent.

24 Feb 12

Maria Rasner, director of Internews Network in Kyrgyzstan. (Photo courtesy of M. Rasner)

Kyrgyz Media Freedom: Better, But Not Perfect

Unclear whether new administration will continue liberalisation.

17 Feb 12

Afghan Officials Want End to Gory TV Images

Footage of insurgent attacks seen as too much for traumatised population.

17 Feb 12

Hayk Gevorgyan after his release from the Nubarashen prison. (Photo: Haykakan Zhamanak newspaper)

Journalist Accuses Armenian Police of Framing Him

Hayk Gevorgyan says alleged hit-and-run incident never happened, and case was fabricated because he criticised police.

16 Feb 12

The internet is now a forum for debate, and some conflict too, across Central Asia. (Photo: Dina Tokbaeva)

Central Asia's "Troll Wars"

Anonymous web postings used to counter online dissent through argument, distraction or abusive comments.

14 Feb 12

At a demonstration in Baghdad in September 2011, protestors hold up a picture of Hadi al-Mahdi, an Iraqi journalist shot dead at his home. (Photo: Khalid Waleed)

Baghdad Dismisses Free Speech Criticism

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

2 Feb 12

Is Iraqi Media Law a Step Forward?

13 Jan 12

Students in Tashkent. (Photo: IWPR)

Uzbek Students Unhappy with "Prison-Style" Rules