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journalism in Central Asia

Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska on ‘New Uzbekistan’

Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska on ‘New Uzbekistan’

By Catherine Putz
"While it is undeniable that Mirziyoyev’s Uzbekistan is less paranoid, much freer and tolerant than Karimov’s... the very nature of the system remains unchanged."

Kazakhstan’s Media, Journalists Under Pressure

Kazakhstan’s Media, Journalists Under Pressure

By Paolo Sorbello
An attack on a journalist highlights the difficult environment for the press.
Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 6, Almaty

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 6, Almaty

By Cheryl L. Reed
Almaty’s journalists witnessed Kazakhstan’s largest city roil with protests, peaceful at first, then become engulfed in deepening anger and shocking violence. 

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 5, Taraz to Shymkent

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 5, Taraz to Shymkent

By Cheryl L. Reed
In two southern Kazakhstan cities, the January protests devolved into shocking violence, from the use of live ammunition against protesters to police beatings of those detained. 

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 4, Ust-Kamenogorsk to Kokshetau

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 4, Ust-Kamenogorsk to Kokshetau

By Cheryl L. Reed
Journalists and others faced questions, fines, and jail cells after covering protests in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 3, Uralsk to Kyzylorda 

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 3, Uralsk to Kyzylorda 

By Cheryl L. Reed
What began as peaceful protests in both Uralsk and Kyzylorda diverged sharply.

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 2, Aktobe to Atyrau

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 2, Aktobe to Atyrau

By Cheryl L. Reed
As protests persisted in early January 2022, police began to crack down on protesters and summon journalists for questioning.
Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 1, Zhanaozen to Aktau

Kazakhstan’s Bloody January: Day 1, Zhanaozen to Aktau

By Cheryl L. Reed
As 2022 began, unrest sparked in a familiar cauldron in western Kazakhstan’s discontented oil towns.

Uzbekistan’s Soviet Legacy Lives on in Its Treatment of Journalists

Uzbekistan’s Soviet Legacy Lives on in Its Treatment of Journalists

By Cheryl L. Reed
The State Security Services threaten, intimidate, and pressure journalists to avoid certain topics and delete certain stories.

How Can Native Language Journalism in Kyrgyzstan Improve?

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.

Bruce Pannier on Change in Central Asia

Bruce Pannier on Change in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
In 1990, Bruce Pannier first went to Central Asia -- what was it like and what’s changed since then?
Tajikistan Revokes Journalists' Accreditation For Reporting Facts

Tajikistan Revokes Journalists' Accreditation For Reporting Facts

By Catherine Putz
RFE/RL’s Tajik Service reported facts listed on a government website and was punished for it.

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