Azeri media freedom record worst in S Caucasus: watchdog
Azerbaijan's media freedom record is the worst in the South
Caucasus, Reporters without Borders claims.
In its freedom of speech index, the worldwide press freedom
organization said Azerbaijan holds 150th place out of 173
countries, while Armenia is 88th and Georgia 120th.
Reporters Without Borders explained Georgia's setback by the fact
that several journalists were killed in the country, while others
were faced with pressure while covering the recent conflict with
Russia.
According to the report, the best countries for freedom of speech
are Iceland, Luxembourg and Norway, while the worst are Eritrea in
North Africa, which is followed by North Korea and
Turkmenistan.
The best country in the CIS is Ukraine, while countries of Central
Asia are still considered restrictive: Uzbekistan is 162nd and
Turkmenistan 171st, Reporters Without Borders said.
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