Economic Times30/04/2026Media1 min de lectureIndia
Press Freedom at 25-Year Low as More Than Half of Countries Face Serious Restrictions
Global press freedom index shows significant decline with US and Russia among countries experiencing worsening conditions, Niger seeing steepest drop in 2026
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- Press freedom has reached its lowest point in 25 years, with more than half of world's countries now facing difficult or very serious press freedom situations.
- The proportion of people living in countries with good press freedom has dropped significantly.
- The United States and Russia are highlighted for their declining press freedom, while Niger experienced the steepest decline in 2026.
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Press freedom has hit a 25-year low. More than half the world's countries now face difficult or very serious press freedom situations. The share of people living in countries with good press freedom has dropped significantly. The United States and Russia are highlighted for their declining press freedom. Niger saw the steepest decline in 2026.
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