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  2022-11-15

  Calls grow to ban Russian outlets as Uzbekistan begins broadcasting international TV

  Uzbeks are becoming wary of Russian propaganda disguised as news, and are calling for replacing Russian TV channels with Uzbek programming and international news.

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  2022-10-19

  Kazakh TV and internet providers pull plug on Russian propaganda channels

  Channel One, NTV-World, Russia 24 and Russia-K are among the many Russian media outlets no longer being offered by providers as part of efforts to stem blatant Kremlin propaganda.

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  2022-09-15

  Kyrgyz remain sceptical of China despite years of Beijing influence efforts

  After two decades of Beijing inserting pro-China content within local media, engaging on social media and spending lavishly, the Kyrgyz people are still wary of their eastern neighbour.

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  2022-09-06

  Russia revokes licences of Novaya Gazeta, jails ex-reporter for 'treason'

  The actions mark Moscow's latest moves against the media and journalists.

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  2022-09-05

  China making inroads, building influence through media manipulation

  Controlling the narrative on China is a strategic priority for Beijing as it seeks to build up its political, military and economic influence in the Middle East, Central Asia and beyond, research shows.

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  2022-07-13

  China seen manipulating array of online platforms to spread propaganda

  China is using Google, Bing, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and more to disseminate narratives aimed at weakening democratic institutions and to spread propaganda to audiences around the world.

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  2022-06-16

  European bans on Russia propaganda renew calls for similar moves in Kyrgyzstan

  Latvia and Moldova are among the countries banning Russian news programmes. In Kyrgyzstan, the public and officials are displeased with the flow of disinformation from Russian TV channels.

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  2022-05-03

  Kyrgyzstan bans 'Z' symbol, Russian propaganda films on Ukraine war

  Kyrgyz authorities rescinded screening authorisations for three pro-Russian movies about the war in Ukraine, and warned against displaying the letter 'Z' during the May 9 holiday.

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  2022-04-29

  In Uzbekistan, calls grow to ban Kremlin-controlled TV channels

  'For several decades, the most powerful propaganda machine in the history of humanity has been brainwashing our citizens, making them zombies of the Kremlin,' one Uzbek said.

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  2022-04-01

  Closure of Novaya Gazeta marks death of independent journalism in Russia

  With Russia's top independent newspaper among dozens of silenced outlets, the country's media landscape is under 'complete censorship', and consumers are turning off Kremlin propaganda.