May 3rd has been established as World Press Freedom Day. It has been established to remind us that freedoms of expression and the press, fundamental rights that make up democracy itself, are not self-evident in all parts of the world.
Maintaining independent, pluralistic and free media is vital for democracy, freedom and the preservation of human rights.
It is our duty as a Government and as a State to vigorously safeguard freedom of the press and support those who serve it to ensure democracy and justice.
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