New Delhi: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released the 2024 World Press Freedom Index. As per the index, Norway has topped the list. Norway was followed by Denmark, Sweden, The Netherlands, Finland, Estonia, Portugal, Ireland, Switzerland and Germany on the index.
Top 10 countries:
1. Norway
2. Denmark
3. Sweden
4. Netherlands
5. Finland
6. Estonia
7. Portugal
8. Ireland
9. Switzerland
10. Germany
The 10 countries that ranked worst on the index out of the 180 countries are led by Eritrea which is the worst-ranked country on the 2024 World Press Freedom Index. In ascending order above Eritrea are Syria (179), Afghanistan (178), North Korea (177), Iran (176), Turkmenistan (175), Vietnam (174), Bahrain (173), China (172), and Myanmar (171).
Also Read: Emirates to deploy its Airbus A350 aircraft on these 9 routes: Details
Myanmar – 171
China – 172
Bahrain – 173
Vietnam – 174
Turkmenistan – 175
Iran – 176
North Korea – 177
Afghanistan – 178
Syria – 179
Eritrea – 180
India’s rank improved from 161 in 2023 to 159 in the 2024 index.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization focused on safeguarding the right to freedom of information. RSF has consultative status at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Council of Europe, and the International Organisation of the Francophonie.
Post Your Comments