Kazak State Tightens Grip on Social Media
Rights groups fear that a bill framed to safeguard children could limit free speech and intensify government control.
19 Nov 21
Social media
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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
Kompromat is Back in Azerbaijan
The regime is exploiting social media to inflict reputational damage on its critics.
20 Apr 21
How Regimes Exploited the Social Media Revolution
The informational ecosystem that enabled dissent is now being used to suppress it.
9 Feb 21
Taking the Karabakh Conflict Online
A swathe of cyber activists are making Armenia’s case to a global, virtual audience.
22 Oct 20
Cuba Gags Coronavirus Critics
Legislation used to intimidate those highlighting government mishandling of the emergency.
26 Jun 20
Armenia Searches for Solutions to Fake News
Can Yerevan regulate the information field without damaging freedom of speech?
10 Feb 20
Kyrgyzstan: Alarm Over Facebook Crackdown
Intelligence services prepare dossier of people criticising country’s leader online.
20 Jan 17
First Prosecution for Internet Hate Speech in Kazakstan
“Ethnic insult” charge comes at a time when the Russian minority question has come to the fore.
4 Feb 15
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