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Central Asia media
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Journalism in Kyrgyzstan: Shoot the Messenger?
By Franco Galdini
Pressure on the press has increased in Central Asia’s so-called island of democracy.
With Media Law Amendments, Kazakhstan Deals a Blow to Press Freedom
By Catherine Putz
Astana consulted journalists on revisions to the country's media law, and then ignored their recommendations.
The Next Chapter in Uzbekistan’s Opening
By Catherine Putz
Human Rights Watch and the BBC’s Uzbek service are getting access to the country again.
Insulting the President: Defamation Cases Against Local Media Move Ahead in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
Similar cases against RFE/RL were dropped in May, but a local Kyrgyz media outlet remains under legal pressure.
Per Capita, Turkmenistan Jails Far More Journalists Than China
By Casey Michel
In an already underreported region, journalists face jail simply for doing their jobs.
US Aims to Increase Funding for Alternative Media Sources in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The US State Department wants to counteract “Russia’s well-financed propaganda machine.”
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