Freedom of the Press 2008 Survey Release
26 June 2008
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“Hundreds of people are behind bars in the country on politically motivated charges. A new wave of detentions is currently underway, with dozens of activists and media figures arrested on baseless, serious criminal charges.”
Given social media’s role in the spread of disinformation, no democracy can afford to allow these platforms to shirk their legal obligations.
A study of the evolving disinformation landscape identifies key protagonists involved in the pushback and the tactics they employ to curb the escalating challenge.