Kyrgyzstan media

From well-known independent outlets to bloggers, the country's vibrant media are under increasing threat.

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.

The latest twist in Temirov’s tale saw the Kyrgyz citizen-by-birth deported as a “foreigner.”

Democratic values like freedom of the press are a bulwark that keeps Kyrgyzstan from sliding into authoritarianism.

Last year, Kyrgyzstan passed a “fake news” law. This year, it’s been used to suspend access to at least two media outlets.

And so ends a prosecution that many human rights activists characterized as persecution.

Like clockwork: After Temirov released a new investigative report last week, the authorities piled on new charges.

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.

Kyrgyzstan’s president continues to sharpen the country’s legal code as a tool to limit dissent.

One outlet has been dropped from the Matraimov lawsuit, but RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service and Kloop remain in the crosshairs.

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