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GEORGIA DROPS IN PRESS FREEDOM RANKING
The Messenger
Jan 27 2012
Georgia
Georgia has lost its position as the press freedom leader of the
Caucasus, according Reporters Without Borders' 2011 report. Out of
a total 179 evaluated states, Georgia fell to 104th place, behind
Armenia's 77th place. Russia appeared at 142nd, and Azerbaijan
trails the Caucasian nations at 162nd. The document cites the abuse
of journalists during the opposition rally on May 26, 2011. Video
and still cameras were confiscated or broken, with some journalists
beaten and detained. Later, four photographers were arrested on a
charge of espionage.
The Messenger
Jan 27 2012
Georgia
Georgia has lost its position as the press freedom leader of the
Caucasus, according Reporters Without Borders' 2011 report. Out of
a total 179 evaluated states, Georgia fell to 104th place, behind
Armenia's 77th place. Russia appeared at 142nd, and Azerbaijan
trails the Caucasian nations at 162nd. The document cites the abuse
of journalists during the opposition rally on May 26, 2011. Video
and still cameras were confiscated or broken, with some journalists
beaten and detained. Later, four photographers were arrested on a
charge of espionage.