SaralnamaPress freedom worldwide has fallen sharply in the last 50 years. The International IDEA report shows democracy declined in 94 countries over 5 years. Press freedom worsened in 25% of nations. Biggest drops were in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, and South Korea. In Palestine, nearly 200 journalists died. Israel blocked foreign press from Gaza. Chile improved press freedom with new laws. Africa saw progress, especially in Botswana and South Africa. The US cut support for global democracy efforts. From 2021, IDEA listed the US as a 'backsliding' democracy. Until now, press freedom keeps declining. Next, the report suggests more voting rights for people living abroad to boost democracy. (Updated 11 Sep 2025, 05:49 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Press freedom worldwide has fallen sharply in the last 50 years
- The International IDEA report shows democracy declined in 94 countries over 5 years
- Press freedom worsened in 25% of nations