Iraq: Search for free press
Posted by Jodie Hopperton on January 15, 2007 at 3:33 PM
After the collapse of the old regime, the number of newspapers in the country increased to over 200. The BBC now estimates that there are around 50 newspapers publishing regularly.
Apart from the Al-Sabah, which is funded by the US-led coalition, most other newspapers are funded by political or religious groups meaning there are very few independent newspapers with truly unbiased reporting. Also, journalists and media outlets are frequent targets of attacks by militant groups impeding the development of free press.
Some newspapers now publish Internet editions to overcome distribution issues in the country.
It seems that it will take time for Iraqis to have a true free press.
Source: BBC
Some newspapers now publish Internet editions to overcome distribution issues in the country.
It seems that it will take time for Iraqis to have a true free press.
Source: BBC
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