The Liberties Media Freedom Report for 2023 reveals a disturbing trend of declining media freedom worldwide. The report, which covers 200 countries, identifies government repression, censorship, and physical attacks on journalists as the primary factors contributing to the decline. The report also highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on media freedom, with many governments using emergency measures to restrict press freedom. The report emphasizes the importance of media freedom in democratic societies, and the need for governments to respect and protect the rights of journalists and media workers. It calls on governments to repeal laws that restrict press freedom, provide support for independent media, and investigate and prosecute those responsible for attacks on journalists. Read more here.
Source: Liberties