May 20, 2005: Headlines: COS - Uzbekistan: Safety and Security of Volunteers: Blogs - Uzbekistan: Tales from Uzbekistan: PCV Damien Faz says: Peace Corps tells PCVs in Uzbekistan: Due to the intense media attention to this event, many reporters have been seeking out PCVs and their communications, especially their blogs, to use as quotes in news stories.
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May 20, 2005: Headlines: COS - Uzbekistan: Safety and Security of Volunteers: Blogs - Uzbekistan: Tales from Uzbekistan: PCV Damien Faz says: Peace Corps tells PCVs in Uzbekistan: Due to the intense media attention to this event, many reporters have been seeking out PCVs and their communications, especially their blogs, to use as quotes in news stories.
PCV Damien Faz says: Peace Corps tells PCVs in Uzbekistan: Due to the intense media attention to this event, many reporters have been seeking out PCVs and their communications, especially their blogs, to use as quotes in news stories.
PCV Damien Faz says: Peace Corps tells PCVs in Uzbekistan: Due to the intense media attention to this event, many reporters have been seeking out PCVs and their communications, especially their blogs, to use as quotes in news stories.
Difficult Spot Just got this from the PC HQ in Tashkent.
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I'll state it to make it official (although I have been careful when regarding this policy so far) that all opinions expressed are my own and do not represent the policies or opinions of Peace Corps Uzbekistan.
"Due to the intense media attention to this event, many reporters have been seeking out PCVs and their communications, especially their blogs, to use as quotes in news stories. It is imperative that PCVs follow the attached manual section as guidance for what to write in their blogs since they are accessible to the public. If you feel you have written anything that violates the manual section below, including " identifying [you] with controversial or political issues of local interest or local political issues or movements," you must remove it immediately. This is also a reminder that you are not permitted to distribute any information, including web articles or pictures, to locals. While you may feel an obligation to inform local citizens of events in Uzbekistan, especially if they do not have access to news, this is not allowed and is covered under the manual section listed below. Also, if you are contacted by the media for an interview please inform the office immediately and do not talk with the representative."
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Story Source: Tales from Uzbekistan
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