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Press Freedom Remains Under Assault Worldwide

Press freedom is threatened in countries around the world, including Russia, Venezuela, Cuba, Iran and China. The nongovernmental organization Freedom House reports press freedom has stagnated and in some cases declined over the last decade. In addition, a growing number of governments are restricting Internet freedom by censoring, harassing or shutting down sites that offer alternative sources of news and commentary.

This map, provided by Freedom House, shows the status of press freedom around the world.

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