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December 17, 2014

Report: 220 Journalists Imprisoned Worldwide 
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A new report finds the number of imprisoned journalists has increased,
with 220 currently held around the world. The Committee to Protect
Journalists says the total is the second highest since its tally began
in 1990. China and Iran are together holding one-third of all jailed
journalists.

 

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