Date of source: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
This article comments on the key findings of the Federation of Arab Journalists report on freedom of the press in the Arab world. The report indicates that press freedom in 2007 deteriorated by 39 percent in comparison with 2006.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
This article deals with press freedom reports. The author explains that these reports gain credibility when issued by independent bodies. He points out that the Federation of Arab Journalists and the Supreme Council of Press are not independent; hence, their reports are not reliable.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Interpretations of freedom vary enormously around the world. In this editorial Drs. Hulsman comments on discussions about the Egyptian view of freedom and states that some people believe that religious identity has become more important than national identity in Egypt.