MANILA, Philippines — Journalism, the “main vaccine” against pandemic disinformation, is completely or partially blocked in over 170 countries, according to a new report by a global media watchdog published on Tuesday, reflecting a “dramatic deterioration” in people’s access to information during a global health crisis. “Journalism is the best vaccine against disinformation,” RSF secretary general Christophe Deloire said. Salem was falsely charged by police of illegal possession of firearms and explosives on International Human Rights Day last year. This reflected the success of these Nordic nations’ approach toward upholding press freedom, the RSF said. Aside from autocratic governments wielding its laws to crack down on the press, citizens, too, are slowly losing trust in the media.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 20, 2021 20:48 UTC