WASHINGTON: Global press freedom fell in 2015, hit by violence against journalists in the Middle East, intimidation in Mexico and concerns about free expression in Hong Kong, a watchdog said Wednesday.
An annual survey by pro-democracy group Freedom House said freedom of the press worldwide dropped to its lowest level in 12 years.
The survey of 199 countries and territories found that the percentage of the global population living in areas with a free press was just 13%.
Freedom House said a big part of the problem was “heightened partisanship and polarisation” and intimidation and attacks against journalists.
“These problems were most acute in …read more
Source: theSun
