Press Freedom Reaches Alarming Low, Report Warns
According to a recent report by Reporters Without Borders, global press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, with a significant portion of the world facing serious challenges.
The latest findings from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) indicate that press freedom is at a 25-year low, raising concerns among advocates for free expression.
The report highlights that more than half of the countries worldwide are categorized as having 'difficult' or 'very serious' conditions for press freedom.
In contrast, only a few nations are classified as having 'good' press freedom, underscoring a troubling trend in global media rights.
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Update at 08:43 UTC on 2026-05-03
France 24 reported Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years. That warning comes from Reporters Without Borders — also known as RSF — which released its annual index ahead of World Press Freedom Day this Sunday. To mark the occasion, one of RSF.
Sources: France 24