Global Press Freedom Under Siege Amid Rising Attacks and Detentions

On World Press Freedom Day, reports highlight an alarming increase in violence against journalists and unjust imprisonments, undermining democratic values worldwide.

UNESCO and Reporters Without Borders report a sharp rise in attacks on environmental journalists, with authoritarian regimes and corporations frequently implicated.
U.S. President Joe Biden calls for the release of all jailed journalists, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime and advocating for global press protections.
Sky News correspondent criticizes the UK government for empty promises on press freedom, citing restricted access to war zones like Gaza.
The One Free Press Coalition lists urgent cases of journalists detained or targeted globally, including high-profile imprisonments in Russia and ongoing threats in conflict zones.
Reporters Without Borders' Press Freedom Index reveals a global decline in media freedom, with political pressures and violence during elections posing significant threats.