The researchers found 61 percent of the world's population lives in countries where criticism of the government, military or ruling family has been subject to censorship.

Internet freedom falls for fifth year in row: survey

By News on the Net —— Bio and Archives October 28, 2015

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Washington (AFP) - Global online freedom declined for a fifth consecutive year as more governments stepped up electronic surveillance and clamped down on dissidents using blogs or social media, a survey showed Wednesday.

The annual report by non-government watchdog Freedom House said the setbacks were especially noticeable in the Middle East, reversing gains seen in the Arab Spring. Freedom House found declines in online freedom of expression in 32 of the 65 countries assessed since June 2014, with "notable declines" in Libya, France and Ukraine. More...

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