Document #1227772

IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting

Kyrgyz Media Problems Reflect Regional Trend

http://iwpr.net/report-news/kyrgyz-media-problems-reflect-regional-trend

ecoi.net summary:
Media watchers speak of decline in freedom of speech and freedom of the press; negative trend exemplary for Central Asian region; pinnacle of repressive climate was death of Alisher Saipov, critical editor, who was murdered in city of Osh; Committee to protect Journalists condemns police crackdown on various opposition publications
Country:
Kyrgyzstan
Source:
IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting
Original link:
http://iwpr.net/report-news/kyrgyz-media-problems-reflect-regional-trend
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
29 February 2008
Document ID:
1227772 (former ID 92617)

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