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media in Central Asia

June 03, 2022
Uzbekistan’s Journalists: ‘Censorship in Our Minds and Hearts’
By Cheryl L. Reed
Phone calls, smear campaigns and personal visits: How the State Security Services intimidate Uzbekistan's journalists

May 11, 2021
Uzbek Blogger Otabek Sattoriy Sentenced to 6.5 Years
By Catherine Putz
Otabek Sattoriy, a blogger who often covered local corruption, has been sentenced on charges of extortion and libel.

April 28, 2020
Uzbekistan’s Changing Media Space
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Ikhtiyor Rakhman of Korrespondent.uz

May 09, 2019
How Can Native Language Journalism in Kyrgyzstan Improve?
By Elmurat Ashiraliev
The challenges facing native language journalism in Kyrgyzstan can be addressed with concerted effort and some assistance.

May 30, 2018
Copied Free Birds: Plagiarism Allegations Hit Kazakhstan's Government Again
By Paolo Sorbello
Complaints about plagiarism and a thirst for free press go hand in hand in Kazakhstan.

December 20, 2017
Attacks on Press Freedom Show Central Asia’s Authoritarian Side
By Paolo Sorbello
Media freedom continues to be a weak point in Central Asia.

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."

November 30, 2016
Tajikistan Revokes Journalists' Accreditation For Reporting Facts
By Catherine Putz
RFE/RL’s Tajik Service reported facts listed on a government website and was punished for it.

June 16, 2016
US Aims to Increase Funding for Alternative Media Sources in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The US State Department wants to counteract “Russia’s well-financed propaganda machine.”
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