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Satellite TV Dramas Take Iran by Storm
Farsi1 television is pure entertainment, but Iranian officials aren't amused.
3 Sep 10
Reporter in Libel Trial in Uzbekistan
23 Aug 10
Scepticism Over Independent Press Pledge in Turkmenistan
Turkmen leader calls for private newspaper, but few local journalists take him at his word.
2 Aug 10
Turkmen Viewers Sceptical of TV Reforms
23 Jul 10
Abkhaz Campaigners Press for Public-Service TV
State broadcaster rejects accusations it backs government line.
19 Jul 10
Concern Over Kurdish Journalist's Unsolved Killing
Probe into murder of satirical blogger has yet to yield results, fuelling anxiety among rights groups and media workers.
16 Jul 10
Caucasus: Feb/Mar ‘10
Young Armenian and Azeri journalists attend multimedia “Neighbours” seminar.
21 Apr 10
Caucasus: Feb/Mar '10
Young Armenian and Azeri journalists attend multimedia “Neighbours” seminar.
15 Apr 10
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?
29 Mar 10
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