Media

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  Media

  2023-03-09

  'Kremlin paranoia': Central Asia rejects Moscow's accusations of anti-Russia bias

  Moscow has been accusing regional NGOs, media and thought leaders of turning their citizens against Russia -- the reality is the Kremlin's aggressive policies have changed public opinion.

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  2023-03-01

  African youth urged to disarm Russia's disinformation campaign

  The best way to counter suffocating lies is by overwhelming it with truth and facts, observers say, urging more vigilance against the Kremlin's propaganda about the war in Ukraine.

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  2023-02-15

  Russia's attempts to censor Kazakh media draw mockery, sarcasm

  The Kazakh government recently weighed in on a summons by a Russian court ordering employees of an Astana-based news website to appear in court.

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  Media

  2023-01-26

  Not safe anywhere: Russian anti-war exiles targeted in Serbia

  Belgrade is distancing itself from the Kremlin as the Wagner Group started actively trying to recruit fighters in the country and while exiled Russians face systemic threats, violence and intimidation.

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  2023-01-04

  Kazakh media outlets rebuff Russian demands to delete Ukraine war coverage

  'This is an honour,' said one Kazakh editor who received a warning from Russia's Roskomnadzor. 'We'll be waiting for more letters from you guys.'

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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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  Media

  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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  Media

  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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  Media

  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.