2010 World Press Freedom Index: Syria

Tags: Syria , Civil Society in West Asia

Syria, on the recently published 2010 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters without Borders, joined a list of the 10 most repressive countries toward journalists alongside North Korea, Myanmar, China and Iran. In Syria (-8) press freedom is fast shrinking away. Arbitrary detentions are still routine, as is the use of torture.

The latest world press freedom index contains welcome surprises, highlights sombre realities and confirms certain trends,” Reporters Without Borders secretary-general Jean-François Julliard said as his organisation issued its ninth annual index on the 20th of October 2010. “More than ever before, we see that economic development, institutional reform and respect for fundamental rights do not necessarily go hand in hand. The defence of media freedom continues to be a battle, a battle of vigilance in the democracies of old Europe and a battle against oppression and injustice in the totalitarian regimes still scattered across the globe.

To have a look at the latest world press freedom index click here. From this link you can also take a close up on the different regions in the world.

To go immediately to the Syria country page of reporters without borders click here