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Freemuse Report Reveals Global Crisis for Artists and Press
5/7/2025
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Story summary
- Freemuse's 2025 report paints a grim picture for artists worldwide, grappling with censorship, violence, and the weight of self-censorship amid rising political tensions. The report highlights alarming trends, such as "foreign agent" laws targeting marginalized communities, while journalists also endure severe repression, as authoritarian regimes stifle dissent and threaten the very essence of press freedom and human rights.
