World Press Freedom Report 2024
The 2024 World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), highlights a troubling global decline in press freedom, with an average drop of 7.6 points in the political indicator, reflecting increased political repression and hostility towards journalists. The index ranks 180 countries, and in 2024, Afghanistan, Syria, and Eritrea were the lowest-ranked countries due to severe conditions for the press amid ongoing
Europe remains the region with the highest press freedom, with Norway ranking first, followed by other EU countries benefiting from the new European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) aimed at protecting journalists from political interference [[❞]] Canada is the top-ranked country in the Americas, New Zealand leads in Asia-Pacific, and Mauritania is highest in Africa [[❞]]
In contrast, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia-Pacific regions continue to face severe restrictions on press freedom. In these areas, authoritarian regimes and conflicts contribute significantly to the suppression of journalistic activities [[❞]]
India's ranking improved slightly to 159th from 161st in 2023, although its overall score declined, indicating worsening conditions in most press freedom indicators except security [[❞]]
Overall, the report underscores the critical need for robust protections for journalists and highlights the increasing threats they .
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