Video: Shining Light on a Dark Prison Cell

In this video companion to CPJ’s 2010 census of imprisoned journalists, Sri Lankan columnist J.S. Tissainayagam describes his own time in prison and how international advocacy can make a difference in winning the freedom of jailed reporters, editors, photojournalists, and bloggers. (4:09)

Read the special report “Iran, China drive prison tally to 14-year high” and view our database of journalists in prison.