11 Worst Countries for Journalists in 2015

9. Azerbaijan

Score – 12

Although a democratic republic, Azerbaijan still holds something of its legacy as a former Soviet state. In fact, the country gets points on two separate lists – censorship and number of arrested journalists. Data from the Committee to Protect Journalists puts Azerbaijan on the fifth place in terms of censorship.

Since most televisions are owned and controlled by the state or state-related officials, internet broadcasters are restricted and print outlets harassed by officials, access to real information is something of an issue in this country. Journalists and bloggers were jailed for having the courage to speak out while the rest are either being censored or censor themselves after being bullied by state officials.

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