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In Central Asia, the pressure on journalists is increasing and freedom of speech is deteriorating, according to experts who participated in CABAR.asia expert meeting on the topic “Freedom of Speech in Central Asian Countries: Future Scenario”. (more…)
Most Tajik media try to avoid covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some of them do it after receiving ‘instructions’ from the authorities, others say they fear for the Tajik migrants in Russia.
From February 24, the topic of war between Ukraine and Russia is covered by most of news feeds in Kazakhstan media – the chronicle of military actions, sending of humanitarian supplies, anti-war protests, transfer of Kazakhstanis from Ukraine, economic consequences for Kazakhstan. CABAR.asia analysed the materials published by Kazakhstan media to know better how the events in Ukraine are covered.
NEXT TV, a private TV channel of Kyrgyzstan, is charged under article 330 (“Incitement of racial, ethnic, national, religious, interregional hatred (discord)” of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The media suspended broadcasting, director Taalai Duishembiev was detained for two months, employees are called in for questioning to GKNB. (more…)
Experts emphasise the bad trend in terms of mass attacks on the media and the freedom of speech in Kyrgyzstan.
In Kazakhstan, participants of peaceful protests fear prosecution and crackdown, while experts predict tightened censorship. (more…)
In the last four years, the media in Kyrgyzstan has witnessed the steady growth of publications dedicated to ecology. Moreover, if we look at the topics, the media is most interested in air pollution.
IWPR Central Asia Regional Director Abakhon Sultonnazarov shared CABAR.asia experience in covering social issues at the Forum of Social Projects “State, Business and NGOs: 30 Years of Unity and Partnership for Sustainable Development” in Nur-Sultan.
Despite the head of state’s supposed backing of courageous journalism, harassment continues apace. (more…)
On June 10, the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli (the Lower Chamber of the Tajik Parliament), approved amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses and the Criminal Code. They toughen the punishment for intentional dissemination of false information in the media and online amid the appearance and spread of dangerous diseases. Civil society and journalists oppose the adoption of these amendments and address the country’s President Emomali Rahmon urging him to reject the bill. We answer questions on why these amendments should not be adopted. (more…)