“Freedom for Eurasia Condemns Kyrgyzstan’s Recriminalization of Libel and Insult Laws: A Setback for Press Freedom”
Freedom for Eurasia expresses deep concern over the recent amendments to Kyrgyzstan’s Code of Offenses that recriminalize libel and insult laws, which took effect on February 10. This development represents a significant regression for freedom of expression and media independence in the country. The reintroduction of fines for defamation and insult, amounting to 65,000 som […]