X-Nico

unusual facts about state media



Freedom of the press

Reporters Without Borders considers the number of journalists murdered, expelled or harassed, and the existence of a state monopoly on TV and radio, as well as the existence of censorship and self-censorship in the media, and the overall independence of media as well as the difficulties that foreign reporters may face.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1967

Furthermore, it demanded that, without prejudice to freedom of expression, that state media including Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne, cease propagating false information about the United Nations and incitement to hatred and violence.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1975

Ivorian state media, including Radiodiffusion Television Ivoirienne, was condemned for inciting violence and restrictions on freedom of expression were urged to be lifted.


see also

Media of Zimbabwe

After a power sharing deal was agreed by Zanu PF and the opposition MDC in February 2009, Morgan Tsvangirai announced he was to "democratise" the state media and repeal many strict laws in order for the media to have a more meaningful role in the rebuilding of the country.