Free press is not a choice, but a necessity: Antonio Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres marked World Press Freedom Day by calling for safeguarding press freedom and journalists’ rights worldwide. He emphasized the necessity of a free press to combat misinformation, ensure accountability, and raise awareness about environmental crises. Guterres expressed concern over attacks on environmental journalists, urging authorities to protect media workers risking their lives to inform the public on vital issues.