Media

Free Speech Fears for Kazakstan Internet

New watchdog designed to monitor “destructive” website content, but could that include political debate as well as extremist literature?

Turkmen Media Shake-up Draws Scepticism

Local journalists say the president’s call for reform is meaningless unless he is prepared to allow genuine freedom of speech.

Georgia: Fake TV Report Storm

Hapless broadcaster’s “Russian invasion” prank leaves opposition and diplomats fuming. By Lela Iremashvili in Tbilisi

Kurdish Autonomy Calls Split Dissidents

Opposition wants to retain unitary Syrian state, rejects self-rule for Kurds.

Heratis in No Mood for Second Vote

Locals so angry and disappointed by electoral fraud, many say they will not vote if ballot goes to second round.

Why Kurdish Media Must Reform