The U.N. and media rights groups marking World Press Freedom Day say the Arab Spring has eased the grip of some governments on journalism, but many nations still repress the media.
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Deputy Minister Soe Win of Ministry of Information delivers his speech during a ceremony to mark the World Press Freedom Day in Yangon, Burma, May 3, 2012.
Members of the press hold placards during a rally to mark World Press Freedom Day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 3, 2012.
People take part in a flashmob to mark World Press Freedom Day in Tbilisi, May 3, 2012.
Journalist hold placards reading 'We are guarantors of the constitutional right to information' and 'There is no democracy without journalism' during a demonstration to mark the World Press Freedom Day on May 03, 2012 in Madrid.
People take part in a flashmob to mark World Press Freedom Day in Tbilisi, May 3, 2012.
Members of the press hold placards during a rally to mark World Press Freedom Day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 3, 2012.