Global Press Freedom Rankings Show Major Decline

RSF warns press freedom at lowest level in 25 years. Global population with 'good' press freedom rating dropped from 20% to less than 1%. Seven northern European nations, led by Norway, maintain high press freedom standards. US ranked 64th with 'problematic' rating between Botswana and Panama. El Salvador and Georgia saw press freedom declines due to repression. Niger fell 37 places to 120th in Sahel region press freedom deterioration. Syria climbed 36 places to 141st after Assad's regime fell. Eritrea ranked 180th as bottom of press freedom index
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