Self-Censorship in Ethiopian Government Media - Yonas, Nebiyu
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In Ethiopia, where democracy is in its infancy and where press freedom is clearly stipulated but not freely implemented, journalists practice self- censorship. This particular research focuses on how Ethiopian journalists in state-owned print media censor themselves and why they do so. The study discusses how such self-censorship impacts news articles and various stories and how this affects freedom of speech and of the press. This study also indicates that journalists censor themselves mainly for political reasons but also for religious, cultural, economic and ethnic reasons, and out of fear…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
In Ethiopia, where democracy is in its infancy and where press freedom is clearly stipulated but not freely implemented, journalists practice self- censorship. This particular research focuses on how Ethiopian journalists in state-owned print media censor themselves and why they do so. The study discusses how such self-censorship impacts news articles and various stories and how this affects freedom of speech and of the press. This study also indicates that journalists censor themselves mainly for political reasons but also for religious, cultural, economic and ethnic reasons, and out of fear of bosses, editors and government officials. They also practice self- censorship to be safe and to preserve jobs.
Autorenporträt
I was born on March 28,1971 in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia.I obtained my first degree in English language in 2005 from Addis Ababa University and a Master degree in Journalism and Communication in 2008.I taught English and French,worked as an assistant director and translated some articles.I currently work at the City Council of Addis Ababa.