Kyrgyzstan President: Closing Kloop does not Jeopardize Press Freedom
The fact that Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court has closed down the foundation that ran one of the country’s most influential investigative outlets does not mean that freedom of speech is jeopardized, the country’s president told local media this week, contrary to what international press freedom advocates have said about the issue.
India Worried about Image as Kenyans Protests Airport Deal with Adani Group
Aviation workers in Kenya said Thursday they will continue to protest if a controversial deal made with India’s infamous Adani Group to upgrade and take over Kenya’s main international airport is not dropped. Now, back in India, there are concerns that the issue could stain the country’s image in Africa.
As the Foreign Agent Deadline Expires, Georgian Media Face More Threat
A disputed law passed by the Georgian parliament in June, which requires organizations receiving more than 20% of their funds from abroad to register as “foreign agents,” is starting to bite as tens of thousands of NGOs refused to register voluntarily and will now face fines, be forcefully added to the list, and be closely monitored.
