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Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF
On April 30, 2026, Reporters Without Borders warned that press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years, with more than half the world's countries in difficult or very serious categories according to the RSF Index. The organization also said the global average score has never been this low.
Why It Matters
The finding signals a global deterioration of press freedom, potentially impacting information access and media independence worldwide.
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RSF reports press freedom at 25-year low
April 30, 2026
Reporters Without Borders warned that press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in the RSF Index's 25-year history. The RSF statement said that more than half of the world's countries now fall into the 'difficult' or 'very serious' categories for press freedom, and that the average score for all countries and territories worldwide has never been so low.