Internews Celebrates World Press Freedom Day
IRAQ: Dozens of new daily and weekly newspapers sprung up within a few weeks after the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. (Photo: George Papagiannis/Internews)
"The absence of free media helped idolize Saddam Hussein, perpetuate his brutal rule, and shake the very fabric of Iraqi society…To ensure that it never happens again, we need a totally free media." Hamid Ali Alkifaey, Iraqi writer and journalist |
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