Global press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years, RSF warns
Summary
The group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says that freedom of the press is at its lowest point in 25 years worldwide. Many countries now have serious problems with press freedom, and the United States has dropped in the rankings, partly due to actions taken by President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- RSF’s annual press freedom ranking shows media freedom worsening globally.
- More than half of the world’s countries now have "difficult" or "very serious" press freedom conditions.
- Less than 1% of the world population lives in countries rated as having "good" press freedom, down from 20% before.
- The United States ranks 64th, down seven places, with the press labeled as "problematic."
- President Donald Trump’s repetitive criticism of the press and actions like deporting a journalist have contributed to the US decline.
- Northern European countries, including Norway, have the best press freedom ratings.
- Countries with severe declines include El Salvador, Georgia, and Niger due to violence and government repression.
- Saudi Arabia executed a journalist, placing it near the bottom of the rank along with Russia, Iran, and China.
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