China, Burma Top the List for Worst Internet Freedom in the World: Report

China and Burma are tied for the worst internet freedom environments in the world, according to a new report by rights group Freedom House. The Washington-based pro-democracy research group said in its “Freedom on the Net” annual report, published on Oct. 16, that global internet freedom has declined for the 14th year in a row. The group said in a press release that citizens in at least 43 countries have been attacked or killed for their online speech and activities, which is a record high. The 2024 report assesses digital freedom in 72 countries and regions, which account for 87 percent of the world’s internet users, between June 2023 and May 2024....