Media
No Future for Iranian Web Restrictions
Despite regime’s sporadic attempts to block internet access, pragmatic commercial interests dictate trend towards greater openness.
1 Oct 10
Uzbek TV Reporters Protest Censorship
24 Sep 10
Tajik Media Bill: Not Quite There Yet
Media experts call for broader consultations to ensure legislation achieves goal of greater press freedom.
14 Sep 10
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
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