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At least 235 journalists are currently imprisoned in 34 countries in relation to their work. Sixty-seven, or 28.5%, are in Turkey, the highest number globally. Twenty-one are in Egypt and 20 in China.
There are also 16 imprisoned journalists in Eritrea, 14 in Saudi Arabia, and 11 in Belarus. Nine are imprisoned in both Yemen and Cambodia, six in Cameroon, and five in Myanmar.
Journalists are generally imprisoned because governments want to prevent the spread of information that contradicts their narrative amidst political unrest and turmoil. This can also be done simply to demonstrate government power.
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