In 2025, assaults on journalists are projected to increase, highlighting a global trend where criminal law is employed to stifle journalistic endeavors, particularly by authoritarian regimes.
According to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, rather than safeguarding press freedom, political authorities are manipulating their judicial systems to criminalize journalism, exemplifying a troubling shift in governance.
The tactics now include SLAPPs, financial coercion, and social media intimidation, but the most alarming is criminal law's weaponization, which leads to imprisonment and subjugation of journalists all over the world.
Newsrooms are adapting by forming local support frameworks and enhancing digital security measures, illustrating a proactive approach to safeguarding journalism amidst evolving threats.
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