Media Freedom

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.”

Increasingly, journalists are being prosecuted not for publishing falsehoods – but for the potential consequences of their reporting.

Four more employees - one a driver - of RFE/RL's Tajik Service have been given six-month accreditations. The press freedom battle goes on.

While the release of 2 Reuters journalists should be celebrated, life for journalists in Southeast Asia has not improved.

Pakistani intelligence says RFE/RL's Pashto-language Radio Mashaal aired programs "against the interests of Pakistan."

Astana consulted journalists on revisions to the country's media law, and then ignored their recommendations.

Chris Rickleton pleaded on Facebook to the new president to allow him to "return to live with my family in the country I love.”

“If we call our relatives, friends and families, everything will be heard, we know that."

This is not, apparently, satire.