RFE/RL's Kyrgyz

RFE/RL's Kyrgyz is a news organization that provides coverage of events in Kyrgyzstan and around the world. The organization is known for its independent journalism and commitment to accuracy and fairness. Its reporters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, human rights, and social issues. RFE/RL's Kyrgyz has a team of experienced journalists who are dedicated to providing reliable news and analysis to its audience.

Biography:  https://www.rferl.org/a/kyrgyzstan-pakistan-riots-mob-violence-students-bishkek/32952766.html

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Four foreign nationals had been arrested following the violence for hooliganism, without their nationalities or circumstances of arrest being stated.
  • Security forces cordoned off the area where people had gathered, but it is unclear how dozens of people were injured on the night of May 17 or why authorities took four days to intervene.
  • The emergence of the video on social media triggered a public outcry and 500-700 people gathered demanding action from authorities.
  • The situation near the dormitory where foreigners live at Kyrgyz International University was calm on May 18.
  • Two alleged attackers identified as natives of Kyrgyzstan’s Kemin district, Nursultan Mukaev and Tilek Shermatov, were being sought by authorities.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The Health Ministry said on May 18 that 15 of the 29 people injured in a brawl the night before were taken to the Bishkek City Emergency Hospital and the National Hospital and the rest were treated on the spot.

Recent Articles

Violent Mobs Attack International Students in Bishkek: At Least 29 Injured, Embassies Issue Safety Advisories

Violent Mobs Attack International Students in Bishkek: At Least 29 Injured, Embassies Issue Safety Advisories

Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 Violent mobs have targeted international students, primarily from Pakistan and India, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. At least 29 people were injured in the attacks, with some reports suggesting serious injuries and even deaths. The incidents began after a fight between Egyptian students and locals escalated into larger violence against hostels housing foreign students. The Kyrgyz government has deployed security forces to maintain order, while embassies advise their citizens to stay safe and monitor the situation closely.