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'Berlin Wall's Lessons For Today'
In an op-ed for "USA Today," Jeffrey Gedmin discusses RFE and the role of free media in societies living under repressive regimes.
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Kyrgyzstan Braces For Swine-Flu Outbreak
The official number of swine-flu cases in Kyrgyzstan has been put at 61, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
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In Tajikistan, Free Information Comes At A Price
The Tajik government has introduced a new decree obliging journalists to pay for information obtained from officials, RFE/RL's Tajik Service reports.
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Kyrgyzstan Moves To Ban Smoking In Public Places
The Kyrgyz parliament has approved amendments to a law that bans smoking in state institutions, at entrances to multistory buildings, and in all public places.
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In Tajikistan, Woman Dies After Beating By Russian Troop
The woman suffered injuries in a beating last week at the hands of a Russian military officer from a unit stationed in Khatlon Province, but police say her death was ultimately caused by complications from hepatitis.
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Kazakhstan Adopts Tough Privacy Protection Law
Kazakhstan has approved a bill introducing tougher punishment for invasion of privacy in a move condemned by the opposition as an attack on press freedom.
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Kyrgyz Deport Russian Rights Activist
Kyrgyzstan deported a foreign human rights activist investigating accusations of abuse against Muslims in the Central Asian state, campaigners said today.
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Ruling Party Passes Provision Promoting Kyrgyz Language
Kyrgyz pro-presidential Ak-Jol (Bright Path) party has approved a provision that would require its diplomats to understand the Kyrgyz language, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
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HRW Calls For Kyrgyzstan To Release Activists
HRW is urging the government of Kyrgyzstan to release two human rights activists investigating rights abuses in the south of the country.
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Kyrgyz Opposition: Utility Hikes Will Repay World Bank Loan
Kyrgyz opposition leader Omurbek Tekebaev says the government will use increased payments from steep rises in utility prices to repay a $30 million World Bank loan, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
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Kyrgyz Opposition Leader Blames President For Nepotism
A Kyrgyz opposition leader says President Kurmanbek Bakiev has brought nepotism back to the country, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
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