Status: Partly Free
Legal Environment: 3
Political Influences: 14
Economic Pressures: 14
Total Score: 31
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 54
Religious Groups: n/a
Ethnic Groups: Malayo-Indonesian tribes, Arab, African, Indian, French
Capital: Antananarivo
The state monopoly of radio and television has ended. Ten private radio stations now broadcast in addition to the government's radio and television stations. Private media, however, have a more limited range than the government systems. Several daily and weekly newspapers publish material critical of the government and other parties and politicians. In general, the press enjoys considerable freedom. However, the government occasionally pressures the media to curb its coverage of certain issues, opposition politicians are rarely given access to state-run media, and journalists practice self-censorship. A national journalists' association reported that six reporters and editors received threatening phone calls from unidentified persons between July and August, according to the U.S. State Department.
Disclaimer: © Freedom House, Inc. · All Rights Reserved
This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.