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Election Meddling and a Growing Assault on Free Expression Online Led to the 14th Consecutive Year of Decline in Global Internet Freedom

Censorship and content manipulation undermined voters’ ability to make informed decisions in elections around the world over the past year, and people in a growing number of countries faced retaliation for their online expression. Both factors were major contributors to the 14th consecutive year of decline in global internet freedom, according to a new report released today by Freedom House.