Human Rights in Ethiopia - Freedom of The Press

Freedom of The Press

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 19 of the freedom of expression states: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

According to Reporters Without Borders Ethiopia was 139 out of 178 in its latest worldwide index in January 2012.

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