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RFE/RL Is the Canary in the Coal Mine for Kyrgyzstan
March 01, 2023

RFE/RL Is the Canary in the Coal Mine for Kyrgyzstan

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

Asian Nations Among the Worst Jailers of Journalists: Report
December 15, 2022

Asian Nations Among the Worst Jailers of Journalists: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
According to Reporters Without Borders, 2022 saw a record number of media workers detained globally.
Imprisoned Vietnamese Journalist Garlanded by Press Freedom Group
July 18, 2022

Imprisoned Vietnamese Journalist Garlanded by Press Freedom Group

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

Will the Marcos Government Uphold Media Freedom?
July 14, 2022

Will the Marcos Government Uphold Media Freedom?

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

Report Documents Continued Narrowing of Political Space in the Asia-Pacific
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.

6 Out of 10 ASEAN Leaders Listed in RSF’s Gallery of ‘Press Predators’
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.

Southeast Asian Journalists Recognized With International Awards
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.
How to Control the Masses by Silencing the Press
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.

Uzbek Media Outlet Pushes Back on Government Pressure
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.”

In Southeast Asia, Press Freedom Takes a Turn for the Orwellian
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.

Accreditation Battle Continues Between RFE/RL and Tajikistan
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.
Freed Journalists Don't Negate Bleak Outlook for Southeast Asia’s Media
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.

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