Sources: 
Freedom of the press around the world has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, according to Reporters Sans Frontieres (RSF). The RSF highlighted that,
more than 60 percent of countries have criminalised media workers, marking a trend of
increasing criminalisation of journalism. Particularly highlighted are India, ranked
157th, and Egypt at
169th, as prime examples of state-imposed crackdowns.
The index reveals that
only seven Nordic countries enjoy 'good' press freedom, with
Norway and the
Netherlands at the top.
Moreover, RSF points out that countries like
Israel face significant challenges, ranking
116th, especially in the context of violence against journalists amid ongoing conflicts.
Since October 2023, over
220 journalists have been killed in Gaza alone, demonstrating the dire circumstances for media professionals today, as authoritarian measures intensify across the globe.
The situation calls for urgent attention as political climates worldwide continue to pressure and restrict journalistic freedoms.
Sources: 
Reporters Sans Frontieres reports that global press freedom has reached its lowest level in 25 years, with over half of countries classified as 'difficult' or 'very serious.' This alarming trend highlights the intensifying political pressures on journalism worldwide, exacerbated by authoritarianism and legal challenges targeting reporters.
