Georgian TV at Centre of Political Battle
New government says planned management reform will make broadcaster more independent, but opposition disagrees.
New government says planned management reform will make broadcaster more independent, but opposition disagrees.
London event highlights use of criminal law to punish dissent.
Caucasian state's health budget too small to pay high cost of treatment.
Akram Aylisli wanted to show that his fellow-Azerbaijanis could admit past mistakes, but his ritual humiliation suggest he was wrong.
Continuing persecution backed by raft of retrograde laws.
Television executives announce more exciting fare, but revolutionary talk from Venezuela is unlikely to fulfil that hope.
One of the world’s most repressive states promises all sorts of freedom.
Critics say law combines sweeping descriptions of “information crimes” with excessive penalties.
Local politicians pledge support after journalist investigates alleged misappropriation of land.
Prosecutors seek to wipe out opposition TV and press at a stroke.