self -censorship
“There is no opposition”, this sign was hanging in the editorial office of the pro-government media and showed that those who criticise authority in Kazakhstan must not be mentioned at all. The sign is considered a fake story told by journalists, but there’s some truth in it – Kazakhstan-based media practise self-censorship. CABAR.asia figures out why journalists become self-censors. (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.
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…)