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Alerts - Tajikistan

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Tajikistan

Facebook and four news websites blocked on government's orders

The state telecom chief blamed the problem on technical problems, but the local press obtained a copy of a government order to block access to the websites.

Russia / Tajikistan

Tajik opposition journalist stabbed in Moscow

Dodojon Atovulloev is well-known for his critical views towards the Tajik authorities and the serious threats to which he has been subjected have led Germany to give him political refugee status.

Tajikistan

Journalist spared punishment in partial court victory

The Sughd regional court upheld a decision by a lower court in Taboshar which found Ismoilov guilty of defamation, insult and inciting hatred, while sparing him the penalties originally imposed by the lower court.

Tajikistan

BBC correspondent's conviction upheld on appeal despite pardon

The Supreme Court confirmed a three-year sentence imposed on Urinboy Usmonov by a lower court on 14 October for having contacts with the Islamist party Hizb-ut Tahrir.

Tajikistan

Journalists convicted, released from prison

CPJ is relieved by the release of Urinboy Usmonov and Makhmadyusuf Ismoilov, but condemns their convictions on extremism and insult, among other charges.

Tajikistan

Journalist faces 16 years in jail if convicted on defamation charges

CPJ condemns the ongoing imprisonment of journalist Makhmadyusuf Ismoilov and is dismayed by prosecutors' call for a hefty prison term on defamation and other charges.

Tajikistan

BBC journalist released on bail

Urunboy Usmonov was released on bail on 14 July 2011 after signing a written pledge to remain in the country to face criminal charges.

Tajikistan

Imprisoned BBC reporter faces up to 15 years in jail

The authorities have indicted Urinboy Usmonov on charges of making "public calls to forcibly change the constitutional system of Tajikistan."

Tajikistan

Call for improvements to draft mass media law

ARTICLE 19 welcomed the government's efforts to amend the law but noted that the current text needs significant revision to comply with international freedom of expression standards.

Tajikistan

BBC correspondent detained on extremism charges

The BBC World Service denies allegations that Urinboy Usmonov belongs to the banned Islamic group Hizb-ut-Tahrir.

Tajikistan

Independent journalist arrested on defamation, insult charges

A local media association said they believe Makhmadyusuf Ismoilov was arrested in retaliation for his critical reporting on the government, law enforcement agencies and the judiciary.

Tajikistan

Independent newspaper temporarily off the stands, may be facing censorship

A number of printing houses have cited various reasons for refusing to print "Farazh", the paper's editor-in-chief reports.

Tajikistan

Internet service providers block access to websites

A source at Telecom Technology said the company received an order from the Transport and Communications Ministry to block user access to several sites.

Tajikistan

Judges seek millions from three weeklies in civil libel case

CPJ called on the judges to drop their defamation lawsuits, in which they are demanding damage amounts that would bankrupt the weeklies.

Tajikistan

Journalist assaulted in Kulyab

(GDF/IFEX) - Abdumumin Sherkhonov, the editor-in-chief of the "Pazhvok" (Echo) newspaper and a freelance reporter for "Radio Ozodi" (Tajik Service of Radio Liberty), was beaten up in the city of Kulyab, southern Tajikistan, on 5 January 2009.

Tajikistan

Journalist prosecuted over 2007 article on misconduct of district officials

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a 28 August 2008 joint statement by Adil Soz and the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT):

Tajikistan

Editor, two journalists face criminal libel charges over concert review

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a statement by the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT), an Adil Soz partner:

Tajikistan

CPJ calls on Tajik president to veto Internet criminal defamation bill

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 26 July 2007 press release:

Tajikistan

Freedom of expression situation improved in 2006, but problems persist, says media group

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a 1 February 2007 statement by the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT), an Adil Soz partner:

Tajikistan

CAPSULE REPORT: Government controls on news compromise fairness of presidential election

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 3 November 2006 CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

Government orders blocking of various websites

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a 9 October 2006 statement by the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT), an Adil Soz partner:

Tajikistan

Government rejects BBC bid for FM licence

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 3 August 2006 CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

Journalist detained, prevented from covering demonstration

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a joint 23 January 2006 Adil Soz and National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT) alert:

Tajikistan

CPJ alarmed by suspension of BBC FM broadcasts

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 20 January 2006 CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

BBC reporter briefly detained by border guards

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a 22 December 2005 statement by the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT), an Adil Soz partner:

Tajikistan

Jailed journalist finally freed after bureaucratic obstruction

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 16 December 2005 CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

Authorities ignore second Supreme Court order to free journalist

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 9 December 2005 CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

Court upholds sentence against opposition newspaper editor

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a joint Adil Soz and National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT) alert:

Tajikistan

Prosecutor General's Office blocks journalist's release

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

Journalist released from prison after court ruling

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 12 October 2005 CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

Editor of independent weekly sentenced to two years corrective labour

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is 25 August 2005 CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

Authorities seize copies of newspaper, seal printing company's offices

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a 28 July 2005 statement by the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT), an Adil Soz partner:

Tajikistan

Journalist sentenced to two years in prison

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

Journalist arrested

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - On 24 April 2005, officers of the Aininsk District Internal Affairs Department arrested Djumaboi Tolibov, a journalist and the head of the legal department of Aininsk district administration (Ispagan village, Aininsk district, Soghdiy region), in Dushanbe. The journalist is still being held in an isolation cell.

Tajikistan

Judges' association sues "Varorud" newspaper

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - "Varorud" newspaper is a co-defendant in a civil action brought against it by the Association of Judges of the Republic of Tajikistan. The Sughd Regional Court's Collegium for Civil Cases began hearings into the case against Faiziniso Vohidova, head of the Center for the Support of Legal and Economic Reforms in Sughd region, and the "Varorud" editorial board, which on 3 November 2004 published Vohidova's article entitled, "Judges As Guinea Pigs".

Tajikistan

Report on free expression in Tajikistan shows situation worsened for media in 2004

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is an abridged 7 February 2005 press release by the National Association of Independent Mass Media in Tajikistan (NANSMIT), an Adil Soz partner:

Tajikistan

BBC correspondent attacked, independent weekly's offices sealed as government steps up campaign of press harassment in advance of legislative elections

(RSF/IFEX) - Tajikistan's journalists and independent media are increasingly being harassed in the approach to the 27 February 2005 legislative elections, RSF warned, pointing to a politician's aggressive behaviour towards BBC Farsi-language correspondent Iskandar Firuz, and the closure of the independent weekly "Nerui Sukhan" and seizure of its latest issue.

Tajikistan

Freedom of expression in Tajikistan worsening in run-up to elections

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a capsule report by the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT), an Adil Soz partner:

Tajikistan

Concerns raised over delays in resolving broadcast licencing issues

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a 31 October 2004 statement by the National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT), an Adil Soz partner:

Tajikistan

CPJ calls for end to intimidation campaign against independent and opposition journalists

(CPJ/IFEX) - In a 31 August 2004 letter to President Imomali Rakhmonov, CPJ expressed great concern about an escalating campaign of intimidation and harassment against independent and opposition journalists in Tajikistan. According to CPJ, the actions are further eroding press conditions at the very moment when Tajik citizens most need a free press, in the run-up to parliamentary elections in early 2005.

Tajikistan

Three opposition papers cease publishing after authorities shut down printer

(RSF/IFEX) - RSF has voiced concern at what it calls a "serious deterioration" of press freedom in the run-up to elections as authorities obstructed printing of three independent and opposition newspapers on 18 August 2004. The intervention comes only weeks after a physical attack on one journalist and repeated threats against another.

Tajikistan

Threats against journalists increasing in Tajikistan

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a joint Adil Soz and National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT) alert:

Tajikistan

Editor-in-chief of independent newspaper "Ruzi Nav" brutally assaulted

(Adil Soz/IFEX) - The following is a joint National Association of Independent Mass Media of Tajikistan (NANSMIT) and Adil Soz alert:

Kyrgyzstan / International / Kazakhstan / Tajikistan / Turkmenistan / Uzbekistan

Freedom House calls on Central Asian governments to lift restrictions on press freedom

(Freedom House/IFEX) - The following is a 10 May 2004 Freedom House press release:

Tajikistan

Suspects convicted of murdering two journalists

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

CPJ delegation calls for greater press access and an end to impunity

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 24 July 2003 CPJ press release:

Tajikistan

News website censored

(RSF/IFEX) - On 29 May 2003, RSF called on the Tajik authorities to stop blocking access to a news website, http://www.tajikistantimes.ru, which is run by opposition journalist Dododjon Atovulloev from outside the country. Internet users inside Tajikistan have been unable to access the site since 24 April. Launched on 1 March, the site issues reports that are very critical of the government.

Tajikistan

Three journalists forcibly conscripted, editor-in-chief receives death threat

Tajikistan

Independent news agency Asia Plus to receive radio licence

Tajikistan

Independent radio station denied license

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