Online Extremism in Central Asia: Repression is not Effective, But What’s the Alternative?
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The SecDev Foundation recently co-hosted a Central Asia Security Forumworkshop on Countering Violent Extremism Online. One key take away from the forum is the widespread use by governments in Central Asia of repressive tactics for countering violent extremism (CVE) online – but experts questioned if this short term approach is good for the long-run fight? Digital.Report journalist Aziza Berdibayeva explores: