CAUSE

One question. One truth.

“Why is press freedom declining globally?”

Targeted killings of journalists and impunity, particularly by state actors like Israel (responsible for two-thirds of journalist deaths in 2025), are the primary cause of declining global press freedom by creating a climate of fear and self-censorship.

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CURRENT STATE

In 2025, a record 129 journalists were killed, drone strikes surged, and 85% of perpetrators went unpunished. Self-censorship increased by 63%, contributing to a 10% global decline in freedom of expression from 2012 to 2024.

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