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Press freedom in Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Agent Law Proposal Could Severely Impact Civil Society and Media Freedom
By Albert Otkjær
As Kazakhstan debates stricter regulations on foreign-funded NGOs and media, some organizations are already closing down due to the freeze on USAID funding.
Kyrgyz Court Cancels Case Against RFE/RL’s Radio Azattyk
By Catherine Putz
A settlement agreement was reportedly reached between the broadcaster and the Ministry of Culture, paving the way for Azattyk’s unblocking.
Taking Stock of Kyrgyzstan-US Relations With Amb. Lesslie Viguerie
By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat’s Managing Editor Catherine Putz had a recent conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie about the state of relations.
Kyrgyz Journalist Bolot Temirov Deported to Russia
By Catherine Putz
The latest twist in Temirov’s tale saw the Kyrgyz citizen-by-birth deported as a “foreigner.”
No, Press Freedoms Have Not Improved in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Methodology isn’t a headline buzzword, but an improving rank certainly is -- no matter the context.
Kyrgyzstan Reviewing Entry Bans on Rittmann and Rickleton
By Catherine Putz
In a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov wrote that he has ordered a review of entry bans imposed on journalist Chris Rickleton and human rights researcher Mihra Rittmann.
Kyrgyzstan’s Worrying New Limits on Dissent
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s president continues to sharpen the country’s legal code as a tool to limit dissent.
Have Press Freedoms Improved in Central Asia?
By Colleen Wood
What does a new global press freedom index really say about Central Asia?
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.
Tajikistan Approves Credentials for RFE/RL Journalists Just Ahead of November 1 Deadline
By Catherine Putz
A closer look at the significance of a recent development.
Brief Detention, Fine, and Regional Ban for French Journalist Looking Into Zhanaozen
By Catherine Putz
Seven years later, Zhanaozen remains a sensitive issue in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh Authorities Target Media Outlets in Former Minister's Libel Suit
By Catherine Putz
Crying libel and defamation to hit back at critical reporting is not new to Kazakhstan.
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