Vukovar: the First, Forgotten Casualty of the Yugoslav War
Attacked from the east and ignored by the West, the city's plight set a precedent for the coming years of conflict.
18 Nov 21
Media
Georgia Media Complains of Increasing Pressure
Journalists warn that they are being targeted, with little official protection.
5 Oct 21
Kazak Journalists Mull Pegasus Attack
Despite numbers apparently targeted, no official investigation is forthcoming.
17 Aug 21
Georgia: Further Protests After Journalist Dies
Media workers demand immediate action over “green light for violence”.
21 Jul 21
Is Media in the Balkans Really Free?
Poor management and few financing options mean that most outlets are in thrall to political powers.
1 May 21
The Real Threat to Freedom of Speech in Ukraine
Are Kyiv’s sanctions against pro-Russian TV channels and social networks a violation of free speech or essential to fight disinformation?
1 May 21
Central Asia’s “Digital Authoritarianism”
The pandemic has allowed the authorities to further abuse technology and restrict freedom of speech.
1 May 21
Local Media Struggles in Georgia’s Conflict Zones
Experts fear that the Covid-19 crisis may deal a fatal blow to some independent outlets.
1 May 21
Cuba Has a New Language of Dissent
The regime cannot counter the immediacy of radical but peaceful collective disobedience.
1 May 21
Uzbek President’s Media Promises Ring Hollow
Despite the head of state’s supposed backing of courageous journalism, harassment continues apace.
1 May 21
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