The importance of press freedom, freedom of information and free speech
Freedom of the press matters because it allows the truth to
be uncovered and calls attention to important issues. However, this freedom is
threatened all over the world as governments try to control the view of the
public and media. Journalists worldwide have been silenced, imprisoned and
killed while working to fulfil their role. An evident example of this is the
murder of Jamal Khashoggi in 2019 where a Saud Arabian journalist is killed and
dismembered for working closely to the Saud Arabian royal family and having an
opposing political view.
His death has received recognition all over the world and has
allowed people to speak out about the topic of press freedom. Without the freedom
of information and speech, there will be no democracy and society can be
manipulated or affected by big political sways. The general press needs to have
a voice for their opinions and together as a voice against the government.
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