PARIS: The Sultanate of Oman advanced 18 places to rank 137th in the annual World Press Freedom Index 2024 report published by Reporters Without Borders.
The Sultanate of Oman secured 42.52 points compared to 37.87 points last year when it ranked 155th globally.
The index measures the state of press freedom in 180 countries and regions annually using five metrics to assess press freedom including the political context, legal framework, economic context, social and cultural context and safety.
This year’s report is characterised by a clear lack of political will on the part of the international community to impose the principles of protecting journalists and implementing the United Nations Security Council Resolution No 2222.
