Global Press Freedom Declines to Lowest Point in 25 Years, Reports RSF
Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF
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Press freedom worldwide has reached its lowest level in 25 years, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). More than half of the countries are now classified as having 'difficult' or 'very serious' conditions for press freedom, marking a significant decline in global media freedom.
- 01Press freedom is at its lowest level in 25 years.
- 02More than half of the world's countries are categorized as having 'difficult' or 'very serious' press freedom conditions.
- 03The average global score for press freedom has never been lower.
- 04The findings are based on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Index.
- 05This marks a historic decline in media freedom worldwide.
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On April 30, 2026, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported that press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century. For the first time in the RSF Index's 25-year history, more than 50% of the world's countries are classified as having 'difficult' or 'very serious' conditions for press freedom. The organization noted that the average score for all countries and territories has never been so low, highlighting a troubling trend in media freedom globally. This decline raises concerns about the safety and independence of journalists and the overall health of democracies worldwide.
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