Journalists Are in Danger Around the World

May 3, 2026, 20:19
AfricaInternational

Introduction

Many countries are not free for journalists. More journalists are in danger and the law does not protect them.

Main Body

A group called RSF says press freedom is very low. More than half of the countries in the world are difficult for journalists. Norway is the best country. Eritrea is the worst. The USA is also lower now because some leaders are angry at the press. Leaders from the UN say this is a big problem. They say that 85% of crimes against journalists have no punishment. This means the bad people do not go to jail. Leaders from the EU and the Pope want to find the people who kill journalists. War zones are the most dangerous places. In Gaza, many journalists died since October 2023. One group says 262 journalists died there. This is the most dangerous time in history for media workers. Many media offices were also destroyed.

Conclusion

Press freedom is at its lowest point in 25 years. Journalists face many threats and danger, especially in wars.

Learning

🌍 Comparing Things

In this text, we see how to compare countries and situations. To reach A2, you need to know how to say something is 'more' or 'the most'.

1. Comparing two or more things (Comparative)

  • Pattern: Word + -er + than
  • Example from text: "More journalists are in danger" (Here, 'more' is used for a larger amount).
  • Simple rule: Use this to show a difference between two groups.

2. The Top or Bottom (Superlative)

  • Pattern: The + Word + -est
  • From the text:
    • Norway →\rightarrow the best (Top)
    • Eritrea →\rightarrow the worst (Bottom)
    • War zones →\rightarrow the most dangerous (Top level of danger)

3. Quick Vocabulary Shift

  • Bad →\rightarrow Worse →\rightarrow The Worst
  • Good →\rightarrow Better →\rightarrow The Best

Key takeaway: When you see "The [word]est," it means there is no other like it in the whole group.

Vocabulary Learning

countries (n.)
Places that are ruled by a government.
Example:Many countries have different cultures.
free (adj.)
Not having restrictions; able to move or act.
Example:She likes to travel free.
journalist (n.)
A person who writes news stories.
Example:The journalist interviewed the mayor.
danger (n.)
A risk that can cause harm.
Example:There is danger when crossing the road.
law (n.)
A rule made by a government.
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.
protect (v.)
To keep safe from harm.
Example:Parents protect their children.
group (n.)
A number of people together.
Example:The group went to the park.
freedom (n.)
The right to act or speak without restrictions.
Example:Freedom is important for everyone.
world (n.)
All the places on Earth.
Example:The world is very big.
leaders (n.)
People who guide or direct others.
Example:Leaders make important decisions.
crime (n.)
An illegal act.
Example:Police investigate crimes.
jail (n.)
A building where people are kept as punishment.
Example:He went to jail for a year.
media (n.)
The news and information that is shared with people.
Example:Media reports the latest events.
office (n.)
A room or building where work is done.
Example:She works in an office.