Media freedom is vital to democracy: US envoy to Turkey

May 04 2012 16:06:50

Media freedom is vital to democracy: US envoy to Turkey

ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News

When the free flow of news suffers, so does democracy, says the US ambassador to Turkey, marking the World Press Freedom Day.

Media Freedom is Vital to Democracy and Prosperity

Information is power. Few people can make a living, hold their governments accountable, and educate their children without a healthy supply of free-flowing information. Citizens need accurate, timely, independent news they can trust. So do businesses and markets. And so do governments.

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