journalist

Fariza Ospan 26.06.24

Writing about religion is a difficult task that needs a special approach. It is critical for a journalist to maintain an open mind and avoid biased approach. (more…)

Zulfiya Raissova 26.01.23

In 2022, Kazakhstan rose in the press freedom index from 155 to 122 out of 180 countries. Despite this fact, violation of the rights of journalists continues, with increased cases of threats and intimidations of journalists. In January 2023, five attacks were committed against mass media workers in Kazakhstan. (more…)

CABAR.asia 08.09.22

The Central Asian countries have never ranked high in global rankings of press freedom index. The authorities of the regional states try to toughen control over media and introduce new instruments to tighten the screws.
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CABAR.asia 23.06.22

The Tajik media community protests against the detention of independent journalists Daler Imomali and Abdullo Gurbati. (more…)

Asel Sultan 30.10.20

Although the media is protected by law, beatings and illegal detentions are common.

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Natalia Lee 15.02.19

“Last year Kazakstan adopted many legislation amendments, including law on media, which recognises some statements as propaganda. It means that journalists preparing some material now should think whether it will be taken as propaganda,” said Gulmira Birzhanova, lawyer of Legal Media Centre, in the interview to CABAR.asia.
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