Slipping Into Darkness

Former Soviet official warns of ongoing degradation of press freedom

Published May 4, 2005

Peering out from behind the podium at the long tables set for lunch at the National Press Club, CBC journalist Don Newman commented, "I think this is the largest turnout we've had. You would think after twelve World Press Freedom days, we wouldn't need one. Sadly, that's not so."

Mr. Newman then explained that the event's guest speaker Henrikas Yshkaivitshus, had been up early in the morning, his mind...

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