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Only nine percent of humankind lives in a country where press freedom is good | Reporters without borders On World Press Freedom Day, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) points out that less than ten percent of the world’s population is now living in countries where journalists enjoy a favourable environment and are able to practice their profession freely and independently. Only 9% of humankind lives in ...

Clampdown on media coverage of Egypt’s constitutional referendum | Reporters without borders Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is disturbed by the constant increase in restrictions on the media in Egypt. In the past few days, the media were banned from reporting the partial results of the referendum on sweeping changes to the constitution that was held from 20 to 22 April, and were prevented....

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Two Reuters journalists have been sentenced to seven years in prison by Myanmar's high court after being charged for violating the Official Secrets Act.
RSF is condemning Myanmar for its highly unjust judicial process.
Myanmar is ranked 137th out of 180 on RSF's World Press Freedom Index.

Myanmar court confirms seven-year jail terms for Reuters journalists | Reporters without borders Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is appalled to learn that Myanmar’s high court today upheld the seven-year jail sentences of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo on appeal. RSF now urges the country’s highest authorities to end their nightmare. In a shocking decision handed down this morn...