Media of Sierra Leone
Censorship and control
Traditionally, media in Sierra Leone has enjoyed considerable freedom, with very little government interference. The government does effectively control the only free terrestrial television network since they provide the funding.

Media of Sierra Leone

Section Title: Censorship and control
Table Section Text: Traditionally, media in Sierra Leone has enjoyed considerable freedom, with very little government interference. The government does effectively control the only free terrestrial television network since they provide the funding.

Press Freedom ranking

Year	Country rank	score

2013	61	26.35

2011-12	63	21.00

2010	91	24.25

2009	115	34.00

2008	114	27.75

2007	121	39.50

2007	121	39.50

2006	103	26.00

2005	126	39.50

2004	88	24.50

2003	87	23.50

2002	72	24.50

Data and ranking from the Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, a lower score indicates more freedom.

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In 2007, Sierra Leone was ranked as having the 121st free press.

final_sentence: In 2007, Sierra Leone was ranked as having the 121st free press.