Central Asia’s “Digital Authoritarianism”
The pandemic has allowed the authorities to further abuse technology and restrict freedom of speech.
The pandemic has allowed the authorities to further abuse technology and restrict freedom of speech.
Fears that official hostility may be fuelling dangers to independent journalism.
Experts fear that the Covid-19 crisis may deal a fatal blow to some independent outlets.
The regime cannot counter the immediacy of radical but peaceful collective disobedience.
Despite the head of state’s supposed backing of courageous journalism, harassment continues apace.
How NGOs and independent media united to counter an organised disinformation campaign.
Warnings that new legislation will have a chilling effect on independent media.
Border changes and simmering tensions leaves those continuing to document life in the region under threat.
The country’s social, legal and political systems are all built along patriarchal lines.
Officials attribute problems of access to economic limitations. The reality is very different.