The media ecosystem is sharply divided between state-owned outlets, which reliably disseminate the government's official narrative, and a scattering of private organisations attempting to maintain independence. The latter consistently face significant pressures, often resulting in self-censorship to avoid official rebuke. Authorities frequently employ vague legislation about defamation, public order, and national security to justify the harassment and prosecution of critical voices. Specific cases of repression are common, involving the arbitrary arrest and detention of reporters deemed unpatriotic or critical, and the forced closure or suspension of several prominent independent news agencies and radio stations that historically served as crucial sources of diverse information.