Media Freedom

The Federation of Afghan Journalists in Exile reports that the return of the Taliban has led to a substantial reduction in activity among Afghanistan’s once-vibrant media.

A settlement agreement was reportedly reached between the broadcaster and the Ministry of Culture, paving the way for Azattyk’s unblocking.

Recent actions by the Kyrgyz government are placing the country’s vibrant media – and, by extension, its democracy – at risk.

According to Reporters Without Borders, 2022 saw a record number of media workers detained globally.

Pham Doan Trang is currently serving a nine-year prison sentence for conducting “propaganda against the State.”

Judging from the recent election campaign and the new president's first two weeks in office, the signs are not good.

According to the CIVICUS Monitor, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be used as a pretext to restrict civic space.

In Myanmar, “terror is back” – and the same can be said for much of Asia.

Two journalists' work encapsulates both the resilience of the region’s media, and the increasing threats to its survival.

Press freedom is at a low in Southeast Asia – and the region’s governments all seem to be following the same playbook.

In their post addressing the communication agency's letter, Kun.uz said it “gave off an air of the ‘old’ Uzbekistan.”