Jump in Worldwide Blogger Arrests

University of Washington annual report states that there have been 64 Blogger Arrests worldwide since 2003. Majority of these arrests took place in the Middle East and Asia with some in North America and Western Europe. Majority of the arrests were due to (Using Blog to organize or cover Social protest (15), Violating Cultural Norms (14), Posting comments about Public Policy (12).

Here's a Google Maps view of where the arrests have taken place with details on number of arrests and reasons for arrests.

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