Eritrea
The government blocks almost all independent and foreign news sites in one of the worlds most censored media environments.
Where is Associated Press blocked?
Associated Press is blocked, restricted or age-gated in 5 countries and territories — 5 complete bans in total.
Islamic Republic of Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran maintains a highly restrictive internet censorship regime, frequently blocking access to foreign news outlets.
North Korea
The global internet, including all foreign news sites, is completely inaccessible to the general public.
Russia
Intermittently and systematically blocked as part of a broader crackdown on foreign and independent media following the invasion of Ukraine.
Turkmenistan
General internet censorship blocks most independent foreign news platforms.
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