RSF: ajakirjandusvabadus on viimase veerandsajandi madalaimal tasemel

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued a warning on Thursday, stating that the global status of press freedom has reached one of its lowest points in the last quarter-century. The international organization highlighted significant declines in press freedom across various regions. Specifically, RSF drew attention to the situation in the United States, noting a marked deterioration in the environment for journalists.

The report cited systematic instances of targeting journalists by former President Donald Trump during his time in office. Furthermore, the organization provided examples of severe threats to media workers globally. One such example cited was the killing of a journalist in Saudi Arabia in 2025.

The findings from RSF underscore a growing trend of restriction on media autonomy worldwide. The organization’s assessment indicates that governmental and non-state actors are increasingly challenging the principles of free journalism. These reported instances contribute to a worrying trend, suggesting that the mechanisms protecting the press are under significant strain internationally.

The detailed analysis provided by RSF serves as an alert to international bodies regarding the necessity of upholding journalistic rights globally.

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