icon backReturn to Entries

Appendix B: Journalism Freedom: 1980–2008 (Country Ratings from Freedom House) - Lesotho

Population (2010, proj.): 2,084,000

Gross National Income per Capita (current, 2007): $1,030

Date of Independence: October 4, 1966 (from the UK)

Date of Last Constitution: April 2, 1993

None

While the government respects press freedom in general terms, high fines for criticism of government officials or policies are often invoked. Occasional attacks on or harassment of journalists occurs. ...

  • Loading...
locked icon

Sign in to access this content

Get a 30 day FREE TRIAL

  • Watch videos from a variety of sources bringing classroom topics to life
  • Read modern, diverse business cases
  • Explore hundreds of books and reference titles