Media blackout

Censorship of news related to a certain topic

A media blackout is the censorship or restriction of news related to a certain topic, particularly in mass media, by authorities, organizations or the media itself. A media blackout may be self-imposed, legally enforced by courts, governments or states, or implemented through technical measures that block or degrade electronic communication. In countries with strong freedom of speech laws and traditions, media blackouts enforced by a government or military are generally rare and highly controversial, especially in peacetime.

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