10 Most Censored Countries

Shutting out international media and imposing dictatorial controls on domestic coverage, the Horn of Africa nation of Eritrea has emerged as the world's most censored country, the Committee to Protect Journalists has found in its newly updated analysis of press restrictions around the globe.

Following closely on CPJ's list are North Korea, Syria, and Iran -- three nations where vast restrictions on information have enormous implications for geopolitical and nuclear stability. CPJ's , released to mark World Press Freedom Day, May 3, includes: Eritrea, North Korea, Syria, Iran, Equatorial Guinea, Uzbekistan, Burma, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, and Belarus.