Worst of the Worst 2010: The World's Most Repressive Societies

Publisher:
Freedom House
Publication Date:
3 June 2010
Tags:
Africa, Human Rights

The report, which identifies countries earning the lowest scores in Freedom in the World, Freedom House's annual report on political rights and civil liberties, was designed as a resource for human rights advocates. This year's report identifies 17 countries and 3 territories whose citizens live in extremely oppressive environments, with minimal basic rights and persistent human rights violations.

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