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Freedom of Speech
![Prosecutor in Kyrgyzstan Seeks 8 Year Sentence for Akyn Askat Zhetigen Prosecutor in Kyrgyzstan Seeks 8 Year Sentence for Akyn Askat Zhetigen](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-25-142327.jpg)
Prosecutor in Kyrgyzstan Seeks 8 Year Sentence for Akyn Askat Zhetigen
By Catherine Putz
In the grand tradition of Kyrgyz akyns going back centuries, Zhetigen’s crime appears to be sharing his opinions with sharp words.
![UN Working Group Calls for Release of Uzbek Blogger Sattoriy UN Working Group Calls for Release of Uzbek Blogger Sattoriy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-03-29-7.jpg)
UN Working Group Calls for Release of Uzbek Blogger Sattoriy
By Catherine Putz
The U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention says Otabek Sattoriy’s 2021 detention is arbitrary under international law.
![The Old Ways Are Still Alive in New Uzbekistan The Old Ways Are Still Alive in New Uzbekistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-04-28-5.jpg)
The Old Ways Are Still Alive in New Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
In entering a new term by suggesting constitutional reform, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is following in the path of his dictatorial predecessor.
![India Introduces New Rules to Regulate Online Content India Introduces New Rules to Regulate Online Content](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-08-25-1.jpg)
India Introduces New Rules to Regulate Online Content
By Associated Press
The new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to swiftly erase content authorities deem unlawful.
![Solomon Islands Aims to Ban Facebook Solomon Islands Aims to Ban Facebook](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-11-20.png)
Solomon Islands Aims to Ban Facebook
By Joshua Mcdonald
The ban, agreed upon by the Cabinet, hasn’t come into effect yet but the plan has drawn sharp criticism.
![Uzbekistan: The Long Struggle for Freedom of Expression Uzbekistan: The Long Struggle for Freedom of Expression](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-img_0722.jpg)
Uzbekistan: The Long Struggle for Freedom of Expression
By Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska
Freedom of expression remains partial and fragile in Uzbekistan, but a limited recent opening may be impossible to reverse.
![Tajikistan Approves Credentials for RFE/RL Journalists Just Ahead of November 1 Deadline Tajikistan Approves Credentials for RFE/RL Journalists Just Ahead of November 1 Deadline](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-1024px-palace_of_nations_and_the_flagpole_dushanbe_tajikistan.jpg)
Tajikistan Approves Credentials for RFE/RL Journalists Just Ahead of November 1 Deadline
By Catherine Putz
A closer look at the significance of a recent development.
![How Can Native Language Journalism in Kyrgyzstan Improve? How Can Native Language Journalism in Kyrgyzstan Improve?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-blank-2503129_1920.jpg)
How Can Native Language Journalism in Kyrgyzstan Improve?
By Elmurat Ashiraliev
The challenges facing native language journalism in Kyrgyzstan can be addressed with concerted effort and some assistance.
![The China-Europe Disconnect The China-Europe Disconnect](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-7163564106_a6a7d06649_z.jpg)
The China-Europe Disconnect
By Nicholas Olczak
Misunderstandings threaten to derail stronger Sino-European relations.
![Conservative Religious Bloggers Detained in Uzbekistan Conservative Religious Bloggers Detained in Uzbekistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-img_0918.jpg)
Conservative Religious Bloggers Detained in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
The arrests cast a pall on Uzbekistan's reform efforts and illustrate the boundaries of Tashkent's tolerance for debate.
![In Afghanistan, Peace Must Come Without Compromising Hard-Earned Gains In Afghanistan, Peace Must Come Without Compromising Hard-Earned Gains](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-tashkent-conference-afghanistan-mirzi-facebook.jpg)
In Afghanistan, Peace Must Come Without Compromising Hard-Earned Gains
By Said Sabir Ibrahimi
Progress on freedom of speech, political participation, and women’s rights in Afghanistan cannot be compromised.
![Uzbekistan's Karimov Leaves Behind a Legacy of Repression, Slavery, and Kleptocracy Uzbekistan's Karimov Leaves Behind a Legacy of Repression, Slavery, and Kleptocracy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-02_17-13-48.jpg)
Uzbekistan's Karimov Leaves Behind a Legacy of Repression, Slavery, and Kleptocracy
By Casey Michel
Uzbekistan's founding president has plenty of atrocities to his name.
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