Russia - Sochi Winter Olympics – freedom of information left out in the cold

Reporters without borders

As the world's media descend on Sochi to cover the Winter Olympics, Reporters Without Borders points out that this sports event has come at a turning point for freedom of information in Russia. “Behind the glitzy façade on show in Sochi, a complete picture of Russia cannot overlook the tenacious battle being fought by the country's independent journalists, who are exposed to growing government censorship and efforts to bring them into line,” said Reporters Without Borders secretary-general (...)

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