Censorship in Armenia

Censorship in Armenia has a long history with variously stringent and lax laws in place at different times.

History

For Censorship in the Soviet Union, see Censorship in the Soviet Union.

1990s and before

The process of democratization of the Soviet Union started with the policy of Glasnost, meaning openness or freedom of speech.

Freedom House

Map showing Freedom House free press ratings (2010)

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Freedom House has reported multiple issues related to freedom of the press in Armenia. According to their 2013 Freedom of the Press report, Armenia's press freedom status is "not free" and Armenia ranks 74th out of 179 countries world-wide.

See also

• Human rights in Armenia