Report by Vafo Niyatbekzoda, Representative of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan at the OSCE Meeting in Warsaw (16-26.09.2019)
Journalism in the Republic of Tajikistan is unique. The establishment and development of independent media dates back to the early 1990s. The first media law was adopted at that time.
The rights of journalists, freedom of speech, expression, publication and use of the media are protected by the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Unfortunately since 1992 the critical period for Tajik journalism began. The threatened war, and eventually the emigration and refugee population of the country, was registered. More than 150,000 people have been killed by terrorist and extremist organizations. I would like to note that today the main organizers of the imposed war in Tajikistan are in the hall under the guise of public and non-governmental organizations.
Today, the media freedom situation is stable and meeting all international requirements. The journalists are provided with all the necessary conditions.
In cooperation with international organizations, a law on periodicals was adopted, which prohibits all forms of interference and influence in the work of media. Journalists have a wide range of rights and obligations.
Access to information is at an appropriate level. According to the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, all state bodies are obliged to hold at least two news conferences and answer questions of journalists.
At the same time, there are cases when journalists use their positions for financial gain and abuse on behalf of the journalist. These people are subject to scrutiny under domestic law.
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