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In a Soviet tradition, newspapers are posted for everyone to read for free on Bishkek's Erkindik Blvd.
The media of Kyrgyzstan are restricted by the government, though the constitution guarantees freedom of the press and prohibits censorship.[1] Competition among media outlets is skewed by heavy government support of pro-government newspapers and broadcast outlets.[1] In the early 2000s, an increasing number of such outlets were controlled by individuals with ties to the government.[1] In 2003 two national, state-run radio networks and four television stations were in operation.[1] There were 187.6 television sets per 1,000 population in 2004; no statistics were available on radio use.[1] In 2003 some eight of Kyrgyzstan’s 25 to 30 newspapers and magazines were state-owned, and the state publishing house, Uchkun, was the major newspaper publisher in the country.[1] After the change of government in 2005, opposition views generally received more exposure in the media.[1] However, access to the mass media by opposition spokespersons remained limited.[1]
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