The global state of press freedom has reached an alarming low. As democracy and transparency increasingly find themselves on the back foot across the world, the once-vibrant and indispensable role of the press has been severely curtailed in countries from North America to Asia.
The annual Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index has consistently highlighted the erosion of press freedom, showing a disturbing trend where journalists face rising violence, arbitrary detention, surveillance, censorship, and imprisonment. While many factors contribute to this decline, one of the most concerning is the overt suppression of media in Asia, particularly in China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal—countries that are grappling with instability and authoritarianism.
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