Overall, only 21% of people live in countries rated as “free,” with much of the slip in Africa due to military coups, violence against protesters and the weakening of constitutional protections.
WASHINGTON (AFP) — A pro-democracy research group said Wednesday that freedom in the United States has declined to its lowest level since it started assessments, as President Donald Trump aggressively wields executive authority.
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