Forwarded from Hong Kong Democracy Movement (HKDM2)
Hong Kong's press freedom declines in global ranking, citing newsroom closures and journalist arrests under the national security law. Placed 135 out of 180 countries, it remains among the few developed places to fare poorly. Though ranking rose by 5 places, the score actually fell, signaling significant change. #PressFreedom #HongKong #WorldPressFreedomDay
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/05/03/just-in-hong-kong-ranks-low-on-global-press-freedom-index-as-watchdog-cites-unprecedented-setbacks/
https://hongkongfp.com/2024/05/03/just-in-hong-kong-ranks-low-on-global-press-freedom-index-as-watchdog-cites-unprecedented-setbacks/
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong ranks low on global press freedom index as watchdog cites ‘unprecedented’ setbacks
Hong Kong has again ranked low in a global press freedom index, as a watchdog cited an “unprecedented series of setbacks” including newsroom closures and journalist arrests under Beijin…