Press freedom 2007: Down in Moldova and Ukraine, up in Transdniester - by Karen Ryan
While still claiming to want democracy and human rights, press freedom is rapidly declining in Ukraine, says a new study by French NGO Reporters without Borders. And in Moldova, the situation is also going from bad to worse: The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the U.S. Embassy have both released harsh statements criticizing the forced closure of TV and radio stations.
But one potentially bright area remains: Only in Pridnestrovie, or Transdniester as it is also known, is the situation actually improving. What was previously seen as a black spot with a reputation for a somewhat repressive media climate is becoming more and more free every day. That was the conclusion of a recent seminar held by the British government and by Moldova's Foreign Policy Association.
No comments:
Post a Comment