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| Title | Freedom of the Press - Gabon (2002) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | Gabon |
| Publication Date | 22 April 2002 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - Gabon (2002), 22 April 2002, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/47345055c.html [accessed 30 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | 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. |
Freedom of the Press - Gabon (2002)
Status: Partly Free
Legal Environment: 26
Political Influences: 11
Economic Pressures: 15
Total Score: 52
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 52
Religious Groups: n/a
Ethnic Groups: Bantu, other Africans, Europeans
Capital: Libreville
The "responsibilities" as well as the rights of journalists are specified in the communications code. At the government's discretion, libel may be considered a criminal or civil offence. The government owns the only daily newspaper, but opposition parties control at least a dozen weeklies, which publish irregularly because of financial limitations. Six private radio and television stations are licensed to operate, but their viability is uncertain. In February, the newspaper La Griffe was suspended and editor Michel Ongoundou was temporarily prohibited from practicing journalism. Legal action was also initiated against the paper by the president and his family.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
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