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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsU.S. ranked 32nd in press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday launched a new indicator measuring global press freedom by aggregating the scores of its annual index, from perennial table-topping Finland to worst offenders Eritrea.
In view of the emergence of new technologies and the interdependence of governments and peoples, the freedom to produce and circulate news and information needs to be evaluated at the planetary as well as national level, the Paris-based watchdog said.
It said that its new indicator, launched after one of the deadliest years ever for journalists worldwide, stood at 3395, which would become a reference point.
Northern European countries topped the rankings of its separate Press Freedom Index, while the small, reclusive African nation of Eritrea came last.
The fluctuations caused by the Arab Spring in the rankings had now stabilised, the report said.
The ranking of most countries is no longer attributable to dramatic political developments. This years index is a better reflection of the attitudes and intentions of governments towards media freedom in the medium or long term, it said.
The biggest gain was achieved by Malawi, which moved up 71 spots to 75th and the biggest fall was recorded by war-torn Mali, which tumbled 74 places from its impressive previous ranking of 25th.
Selected rankings from Reporters Without Borders 2013 World Press Freedom Index:
1. Finland
2. Netherlands
3. Norway
17. Germany
25. Cape Verde
29. United Kingdom
30. Ghana
32. United States
37. France
148. Russia
158. Egypt
174. Iran
175. Somalia
176. Syria
177. Turkmenistan
178. North Korea
179. Eritrea
In view of the emergence of new technologies and the interdependence of governments and peoples, the freedom to produce and circulate news and information needs to be evaluated at the planetary as well as national level, the Paris-based watchdog said.
It said that its new indicator, launched after one of the deadliest years ever for journalists worldwide, stood at 3395, which would become a reference point.
Northern European countries topped the rankings of its separate Press Freedom Index, while the small, reclusive African nation of Eritrea came last.
The fluctuations caused by the Arab Spring in the rankings had now stabilised, the report said.
The ranking of most countries is no longer attributable to dramatic political developments. This years index is a better reflection of the attitudes and intentions of governments towards media freedom in the medium or long term, it said.
The biggest gain was achieved by Malawi, which moved up 71 spots to 75th and the biggest fall was recorded by war-torn Mali, which tumbled 74 places from its impressive previous ranking of 25th.
Selected rankings from Reporters Without Borders 2013 World Press Freedom Index:
1. Finland
2. Netherlands
3. Norway
17. Germany
25. Cape Verde
29. United Kingdom
30. Ghana
32. United States
37. France
148. Russia
158. Egypt
174. Iran
175. Somalia
176. Syria
177. Turkmenistan
178. North Korea
179. Eritrea
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/29/u-s-ranked-34th-in-press-freedom-index/
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U.S. ranked 32nd in press freedom index (Original Post)
octoberlib
Jan 2013
OP
America have been living under the illusion of freedom for many years now
Lesmoderesstupides
Jan 2013
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Lesmoderesstupides
(156 posts)1. America have been living under the illusion of freedom for many years now
This is just more proof for some to ignore.
johnnyreb
(915 posts)2. Up from number 47!
Press Freedom Index 2011/2012:
The United States (47th) also owed its fall of 27 places to the many arrests of journalist covering Occupy Wall Street protests.
http://en.rsf.org/spip.php?page=classement&id_rubrique=1043
The United States (47th) also owed its fall of 27 places to the many arrests of journalist covering Occupy Wall Street protests.
http://en.rsf.org/spip.php?page=classement&id_rubrique=1043