"The Reporters Without Borders index, which is published each year, measures the state of media freedom throughout the world. It reflects the degree of freedom that journalists, news media and netizens enjoy in each country, and the efforts made by the authorities to respect and ensure respect for this freedom." -  the Press Freedom Index Report 2011-2012.

The lower Press Freedom Index, the more free the state of media.


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