🇺🇿 Gazeta.uz

About Gazeta.uz

Gazeta.uz was established in 2008 by Suren Sapov and Azamat Atajanov, and is published by Gazeta News Ltd. Suren Sapov is the son-in-law of Sodiq Safoyev, the first deputy chairman of the Senate of Uzbekistan's Parliament, suggesting a significant political affiliation and potential for editorial influence.

Uzbekistan's media environment is characterized by tight state control, with Reporters Without Borders and Freedom House consistently ranking the country as 'not free' in press freedom. While Gazeta.uz is a prominent online outlet, its ownership includes a founder with familial ties to a high-ranking government official, indicating potential for state alignment. The outlet generally avoids direct criticism of top government figures, consistent with the broader restrictive media landscape where self-censorship and surveillance persist. Despite being described as dominating among 'liberal-oriented' Russian-speaking audiences, its content primarily reflects official announcements and economic news without challenging the government narrative.