97 Journalists Forced Into Exile
June 1, 2012-May 31, 2013
Top Countries
34 Syria 11 Eritrea 9 Somalia 8 Iran 6 Ethiopia 5 Sudan 5 Mexico 3 Iraq 3 Sri Lanka 2 Gambia 2 Afghanistan
Top Countries
17 Turkey 12 France 10 U.S. 10 Kenya 5 Germany 4 Lebanon 3 Egypt 3 Jordan 3 India 3 Uganda
Exile by Region 51 Middle East & North Africa 32 Africa 7 Americas 6 Asia 1 Europe & Central Asia
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Reasons for Exile* 37% Threat of Imprisonment 52% Threat of Violence 24% Imprisonment 9% Violence 46% Harassment
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All figures are rounded to the nearest full percentage point. *May add up to more than 100 percent because more than one category applies in some cases.
Able to Work as Journalist in Exile 18% Continue Working in Exile
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Able to Return Home 3% Able to Return Home
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