Media World: Media's Annus Horriblis…

Peter Fiddick discusses in his light hearted way a bad year for world-wide media. He quotes two instances of political power being used to control media.

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Medias Annus Horribilis

Peter Fiddick,

With only a couple of exceptions, 2002 is turning out to be a pretty gruesome year for the big cheeses of the media universe, and even the excepted pair would, were the prayers of millions to be answered, have a mighty comeuppance delivered upon them at any moment.

The fate of one, indeed, should be known to you by now, since at the time of writing, the presidential elections of Zimbabwe are imminent. Strictly speaking, of course, the job shouldnt be classed as a major media role, but in the case...

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