Media

Internet Paranoia in Turkmenistan

Uzbeks Denounce "Destructive" Web

Web Users Evade Controls to Report Turkmen Blast

Uzbek Journalists Pursue Dogged Anti-Censorship Campaign

Georgian Web Users Fear Intrusive Controls

Legislation allows security services to delve into private web traffic without court’s sanction.

Kurdish Media Freedoms Still Under Threat

Death of journalist and subsequent crackdown on press freedom have raised serious questions about claim that region is democratic model for rest of country.

Iraqi Freedoms Threatened by Internet Restrictions

Online access remains a big problem for Iraqis, undermining their right to freedom on expression.

Kazak Libel Law Changes Not Enough

Restrictions on libel actions are step in right direction, but defamation needs to be struck off criminal lawbooks, media activists say.

ICC to Probe Radio's Role in Kenya Violence

Accused broadcaster denies incitement allegations, says case against him undermines freedom of expression.

Armenia: Reformed Libel Law Sparks Controversy

Journalists say the decriminalisation of defamation has left them facing a flood of actions.