Natalia Lee

CABAR.asia regional editor

Natalia is a CABAR.asia regional editor. A new media and analytical journalism specialist and podcaster, she co-authored the online course "Analytical Journalism" of CABAR's Media School.

Stories by the Author

Under Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, criminal cases have been initiated in which journalists and bloggers have been imprisoned. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Kyrgyz Media Under Pressure

Criminal cases decried as attempts to intimidate and impose censorship.

23 Jan 24

Kyrgyz authorities are moving to shut down the nonprofit Kloop Media Foundation, which includes the independent news outlet Kloop.kg. Founded in 2007, Kloop.kg is one of the country's leading journalism outlets, known for its investigations into corruption schemes. © Monica Ellena

Kyrgyz Authorities Move to Shut Down Independent News Outlet

Investigative publication Kloop is the latest target of authorities’ campaign against independent media and critical voices.

18 Sep 23

Kyrgyz activist Altyn Kapalova won a three year-long battle to give her three children her name instead of their father's, breaking rooted patriarchal norms in the country. The Constitutional Court's ruling in her favour sparked a heated debate in society. © Altyn Kapalova

Fight Over Matronymics Sparks Political Battle in Kyrgyzstan

President proposes revision of Constitutional Court decision after ruling allows mother to give her name to her children.

4 Sep 23

Recording a podcast. © Freepic

Podcasts Boom in Central Asia

Format leaves presenters at liberty to cover areas often suppressed in other types of media.

1 May 21

Parts of the building housing the parliament and president's office were set alight during the night. © IWPR

Bishkek: The Day After a Historic Night

Volunteers rally to clean up city, ensure security and prevent looting.

6 Oct 20

Almazbek Atambaev in Koi Tash. (Photo: AKIpress)

Kyrgyzstan: Atambaev Detained, But Not Out of the Game

Experts say arrest only marks a temporary truce in an ongoing power struggle.

11 Aug 19

President of Kazakstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev. (Photo: President's Press Service)

Change for Kazakstan?

The authorities may not be able to ignore mass rallies which greeted presidential vote.

11 Jun 19

Relatives of ethnic Kazaks who are held in a Chinese camp - press conference in capital Astana. (Photo: RFE RL Kazak service)

Could China Be Softening Stance on Kazak, Kyrgyz Minorities?

Mass release of detainees stirs hopes that international criticism may be working.

22 Jan 19

Anarbek Usupbaev, Kyrgyz activist and representative of the ancient tradition of Tengrism. (Photo courtesy of A. Usupbaev)

Kyrgyzstan: Is Tengrism a Religion or a Point of View?

Opinion remains divided on the status of this time-honoured, non-dogmatic faith.

20 Nov 18

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