Record Number of Journalists Behind Bars in 2012
Over 230 journalists jailed in 27 countries as of the beginning of this month
A record number of journalists were imprisoned in 2012, and there are concerns it could be even worse in the New Year. The Committee to Protect Journalists has released its annual report listing the top jailers of members of the media. VOA's Joe De Capua reports.
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