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Kyrgyzstan media
January 28, 2023
What’s Behind Kyrgyzstan’s War on Radio Azattyk?
By Catherine Putz
A demand from the Kyrgyz government for RFE/RL's Kyrgyz language service to remove a video has escalated into a legal battle that could end Azattyk's operations in the country altogether.
November 29, 2022
Kyrgyz Journalist Bolot Temirov Deported to Russia
By Catherine Putz
The latest twist in Temirov’s tale saw the Kyrgyz citizen-by-birth deported as a “foreigner.”
November 03, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s Move to Block Radio Azattyk Is a Sign of Trouble — For the Government
By Eldiyar Arykbaev
Democratic values like freedom of the press are a bulwark that keeps Kyrgyzstan from sliding into authoritarianism.
October 28, 2022
Kyrgyz Ministry Blocks RFE/RL Website Over Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Report
By Catherine Putz
Last year, Kyrgyzstan passed a “fake news” law. This year, it’s been used to suspend access to at least two media outlets.
September 28, 2022
Kyrgyz Journalist Bolot Temirov Acquitted of Drugs Charges, Released
By Catherine Putz
And so ends a prosecution that many human rights activists characterized as persecution.
April 28, 2022
Campaign Against Kyrgyz Journalist Bolot Temirov Intensifies With Forgery Allegations
By Catherine Putz
Like clockwork: After Temirov released a new investigative report last week, the authorities piled on new charges.
March 18, 2022
Press Freedom in Kyrgyzstan Is Headed in the Wrong Direction
By Miranda Patrucic
We’ve seen how important it is that citizens of a country know the truth and are exposed to more than just propaganda. Kyrgyzstan’s backsliding is deeply concerning.
May 08, 2021
Kyrgyzstan’s Worrying New Limits on Dissent
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s president continues to sharpen the country’s legal code as a tool to limit dissent.
January 30, 2020
Libel Lawsuit Moves Ahead Against Kyrgyz Media Outlets
By Catherine Putz
One outlet has been dropped from the Matraimov lawsuit, but RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service and Kloop remain in the crosshairs.
May 09, 2019
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.
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