US EditionFreedom of the Press: Unesco's Latest Report Sounds the Alarm
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According to a report by Unesco, the possibilities of free expression of one's own opinion have deteriorated significantly worldwide.
Unesco's latest report warns about a global decline in freedom of expression and an increase in threats against journalists, with 93 deaths in 2025 and a high risk of self-censorship. ...
This retrocession is linked to the situation of journalism at the global level. UNESCO points out that reporters face a period marked by an increase in asylum, physical threats and violence, especially in areas of conflict.
Unesco warns of an unprecedented deterioration in freedom of the press and freedom of expression. The situation has deteriorated particularly sharply since 2020.
Independent journalism is intensifying its fight against all kinds of enemies who are trying to gag it. This is reflected in the new edition of the study on World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development, prepared every four years by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
According to Unesco, this is also a strong indicator of how press freedom is attenuated. Self-censorship has increased enormously and becomes a new norm. Media professionals are increasingly avoiding sensitive issues such as corruption, environmental crimes and human rights. However, media restrictions by governments have also increased, for example, in the form of digital surveillance. In addition, more often abuses of remedies are used to inti…
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