Azeri Journalist Honoured for Courage
Idrak Abbasov receives journalism prize at Index on Censorship ceremony.
2 Apr 12
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IWPR Journalist Shortlisted for Prize
Azerbaijani reporter hailed for courage in highlighting human rights issues despite repeated threats.
7 Mar 12
Press Freedom Tested in Tunisian Courts
Newspaper executive released on bail pending trial for image deemed indecent.
24 Feb 12
Kyrgyz Media Freedom: Better, But Not Perfect
Unclear whether new administration will continue liberalisation.
17 Feb 12
Afghan Officials Want End to Gory TV Images
Footage of insurgent attacks seen as too much for traumatised population.
17 Feb 12
Journalist Accuses Armenian Police of Framing Him
Hayk Gevorgyan says alleged hit-and-run incident never happened, and case was fabricated because he criticised police.
16 Feb 12
Central Asia's "Troll Wars"
Anonymous web postings used to counter online dissent through argument, distraction or abusive comments.
14 Feb 12
Baghdad Dismisses Free Speech Criticism
Rights groups say government not doing enough to protect freedom of expression and assembly.
2 Feb 12
Is Iraqi Media Law a Step Forward?
13 Jan 12
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