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| Title | Freedom of the Press - Suriname (2002) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | Suriname |
| Publication Date | 22 April 2002 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - Suriname (2002), 22 April 2002, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/47345087b.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 - Suriname (2002)
Status: Free
Political Influences: 11
Economic Pressures: 14
Total Score: 25
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 71
Religious Groups: n/a
Ethnic Groups: East Indian (37 percent), Creole (31 percent), Javanese (15 percent), other (17 percent)
Capital: Paramaribo
The government generally respects freedom of the press. There are two independent daily newspapers though journalists tend to self-censor to avoid offending the former military leader, Desi Bouterse. An attack on a Dutch journalist in May is still under investigation. Two state-owned television channels carry news and commercial messages in more than five languages. Six radio stations, one state-owned, also broadcast in many languages for the ethnically diverse population. Internet access is not restricted.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
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