The best method of resistance is saying the truth in
the face of a dictator. – Arabic Proverb
2013 World Press Freedom Index: Dashed Hopes After Arab Spring
[Media News]
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Reporters Without Borders
After the "Arab springs" and other protest movements that prompted many rises and falls in last year's index, the 2013 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index marks a return to a more usual configuration. The ranking of most countries is no longer attributable to dramatic political developments. This year's index is a better reflection of the attitudes and intentions of governments towards media freedom in the medium or long term.