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Media Freedom

December 08, 2021
Report Documents Continued Narrowing of Political Space in the Asia-Pacific
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the CIVICUS Monitor, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be used as a pretext to restrict civic space.

July 13, 2021
6 Out of 10 ASEAN Leaders Listed in RSF’s Gallery of ‘Press Predators’
By Luke Hunt
In Myanmar, “terror is back” – and the same can be said for much of Asia.

April 28, 2021
Southeast Asian Journalists Recognized With International Awards
By Sebastian Strangio
Two journalists' work encapsulates both the resilience of the region’s media, and the increasing threats to its survival.

January 15, 2021
How to Control the Masses by Silencing the Press
By Emilie Lehmann-Jacobsen
Press freedom is at a low in Southeast Asia – and the region’s governments all seem to be following the same playbook.

December 01, 2020
Uzbek Media Outlet Pushes Back on Government Pressure
By Catherine Putz
In their post addressing the communication agency's letter, Kun.uz said it “gave off an air of the ‘old’ Uzbekistan.”

November 23, 2020
In Southeast Asia, Press Freedom Takes a Turn for the Orwellian
By David Hutt
Increasingly, journalists are being prosecuted not for publishing falsehoods – but for the potential consequences of their reporting.

January 24, 2020
Accreditation Battle Continues Between RFE/RL and Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Four more employees - one a driver - of RFE/RL's Tajik Service have been given six-month accreditations. The press freedom battle goes on.

May 23, 2019
Freed Journalists Don't Negate Bleak Outlook for Southeast Asia’s Media
By Luke Hunt
While the release of 2 Reuters journalists should be celebrated, life for journalists in Southeast Asia has not improved.

January 27, 2018
Pakistan's Ongoing Media Crackdown Takes Aim at RFE/RL
By Catherine Putz
Pakistani intelligence says RFE/RL's Pashto-language Radio Mashaal aired programs "against the interests of Pakistan."

January 03, 2018
With Media Law Amendments, Kazakhstan Deals a Blow to Press Freedom
By Catherine Putz
Astana consulted journalists on revisions to the country's media law, and then ignored their recommendations.

December 12, 2017
Kyrgyzstan Deports AFP Central Asia Correspondent
By Catherine Putz
Chris Rickleton pleaded on Facebook to the new president to allow him to "return to live with my family in the country I love.”

March 31, 2017
New Report Shines a Light on the Global Shadow of Uzbekistani Surveillance
By Catherine Putz
“If we call our relatives, friends and families, everything will be heard, we know that."
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