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Draconian laws biggest threat to media freedom

World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3 to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom while reviewing the progress and pitfalls.

The theme for this year’s celebration is christened “Access to information and fundamental freedoms: This is your right”.

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