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The report collected statistics from the freest countries to the leaders of repression on the Internet.
Internet freedom in the world has been declining for the 14th year in a row, according to a new report "Freedom on the Net 2024". In 27 countries, the human rights situation on the Internet worsened, and 18 countries showed improvements.
The strongest decline in Internet freedom was recorded in Kyrgyzstan, where pressure on independent media and activists increased. China continues to be one of the worst-facing countries, but this year it was joined by Myanmar, where the military regime has tightened censorship and restricted access to VPNs. At the same time, Iceland retained its status as the freest country on the Internet, and Zambia showed the greatest progress.
One of the key factors in the deterioration of internet freedom is the intensification of repression for expressing opinions online. In 75% of countries, users have faced arrests for speech, even if it does not contain calls for violence. In some countries, the penalty can be more than 10 years in prison. In a record number of countries (43), people have been physically attacked or even killed for their online activity.
During elections in 25 of the 41 countries, authorities used censorship to restrict information, depriving voters of the opportunity to obtain reliable data. In some cases, technical censorship has been used to restrict opposition access to voters and suppress independent journalism. In 21 countries, government supporters manipulated information to undermine confidence in election results and increase distrust in democratic institutions.
In a number of countries, the authorities have also taken steps to improve the information environment, but the results for human rights on the Internet have been mixed. For example, South Africa, Taiwan, and the European Union have introduced initiatives to support screening programs and digital literacy, as well as new regulations to limit the use of generative AI in election campaigns. However, the effectiveness of such measures depended on how transparent and respectful of human rights.
The document emphasizes that restrictions on access to information and manipulation in the information environment prevent people from forming their own views, participating in the life of their communities and seeking accountability from the authorities. To restore trust in the Internet space, measures are needed that will be based on the protection of freedom of expression and other fundamental rights. Without this, the global decline in Internet freedom will only worsen, which will have a negative impact on democracy as a whole.
According to a recent report, Turkmenistan ranked last in the world ranking of Internet speed with an average of 3.53 Mbps.
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Internet freedom in the world has been declining for the 14th year in a row, according to a new report "Freedom on the Net 2024". In 27 countries, the human rights situation on the Internet worsened, and 18 countries showed improvements.
The strongest decline in Internet freedom was recorded in Kyrgyzstan, where pressure on independent media and activists increased. China continues to be one of the worst-facing countries, but this year it was joined by Myanmar, where the military regime has tightened censorship and restricted access to VPNs. At the same time, Iceland retained its status as the freest country on the Internet, and Zambia showed the greatest progress.
One of the key factors in the deterioration of internet freedom is the intensification of repression for expressing opinions online. In 75% of countries, users have faced arrests for speech, even if it does not contain calls for violence. In some countries, the penalty can be more than 10 years in prison. In a record number of countries (43), people have been physically attacked or even killed for their online activity.
During elections in 25 of the 41 countries, authorities used censorship to restrict information, depriving voters of the opportunity to obtain reliable data. In some cases, technical censorship has been used to restrict opposition access to voters and suppress independent journalism. In 21 countries, government supporters manipulated information to undermine confidence in election results and increase distrust in democratic institutions.
In a number of countries, the authorities have also taken steps to improve the information environment, but the results for human rights on the Internet have been mixed. For example, South Africa, Taiwan, and the European Union have introduced initiatives to support screening programs and digital literacy, as well as new regulations to limit the use of generative AI in election campaigns. However, the effectiveness of such measures depended on how transparent and respectful of human rights.
The document emphasizes that restrictions on access to information and manipulation in the information environment prevent people from forming their own views, participating in the life of their communities and seeking accountability from the authorities. To restore trust in the Internet space, measures are needed that will be based on the protection of freedom of expression and other fundamental rights. Without this, the global decline in Internet freedom will only worsen, which will have a negative impact on democracy as a whole.
According to a recent report, Turkmenistan ranked last in the world ranking of Internet speed with an average of 3.53 Mbps.
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