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Uzbekistan’s Journalists: ‘Censorship in Our Minds and Hearts’ 
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

Uzbek Blogger Otabek Sattoriy Sentenced to 6.5 Years
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.
Uzbekistan’s Changing Media Space
April 28, 2020

Uzbekistan’s Changing Media Space

By Catherine Putz
An interview with Ikhtiyor Rakhman of Korrespondent.uz

How Can Native Language Journalism in Kyrgyzstan Improve?
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.

Copied Free Birds: Plagiarism Allegations Hit Kazakhstan's Government Again
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.

Attacks on Press Freedom Show Central Asia’s Authoritarian Side
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.

Kyrgyzstan Deports AFP Central Asia Correspondent
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.”
New Report Shines a Light on the Global Shadow of Uzbekistani Surveillance
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."

Tajikistan Revokes Journalists' Accreditation For Reporting Facts
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.

US Aims to Increase Funding for Alternative Media Sources in Central Asia
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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