Friday, January 27, 2012

U.S falls to 47th in press freedom rankings after Occupy crackdown | Mail Online

U.S falls to 47th in press freedom rankings after Occupy crackdown | Mail Online:

Sweeping protests around the world made it an extremely difficult year for the media, and tested journalists as never before, the annual report into press freedom reveals.

The annual report by Reporters Without Borders has been released, showing the United States fell 27 points on the list due to the many arrests of journalists covering Occupy Wall Street protests.

The slide in the United States places it just behind Comoros and Taiwan in a group with Argentina and Romania.

Under arrest: Journalists covering Occupy Wall Street protests found themselves the target of authorities

Under arrest: Journalists covering Occupy Wall Street protests found themselves a target of authorities




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