Iran, Cuba force out the most journalists: survey
- Published: 21/06/2011 at 05:31 AM
- Online news: World
Iran and Cuba together have forced more journalists into exile over the past year than all other countries combined, a survey by the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday.
A general view of Tehran in 2008. Iran and Cuba together have forced more journalists into exile over the past year than all other countries combined, a survey by the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday.
"Nearly 70 journalists were forced into exile over the past 12 months, with more than half coming from Iran and Cuba, two of the world's most repressive nations," the report said.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
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