Freedom of Speech

In entering a new term by suggesting constitutional reform, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is following in the path of his dictatorial predecessor.

The new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to swiftly erase content authorities deem unlawful.

The ban, agreed upon by the Cabinet, hasn’t come into effect yet but the plan has drawn sharp criticism. 

Freedom of expression remains partial and fragile in Uzbekistan, but a limited recent opening may be impossible to reverse.

A closer look at the significance of a recent development.

The challenges facing native language journalism in Kyrgyzstan can be addressed with concerted effort and some assistance.

Misunderstandings threaten to derail stronger Sino-European relations.

The arrests cast a pall on Uzbekistan's reform efforts and illustrate the boundaries of Tashkent's tolerance for debate.

Progress on freedom of speech, political participation, and women’s rights in Afghanistan cannot be compromised.

Uzbekistan's founding president has plenty of atrocities to his name.

A string of recent attacks against liberal writers demonstrate that the country is also struggling with an extremist fringe.