Freedom House researcher explains how free freedom is on the net

Elizabeth Sutterlin, a researcher at Freedom House speaks to VOA on the Washington-based nonprofit's latest report on internet freedom, Oct. 21, 2024.

Global internet freedom has declined for the 14th straight year, according to Freedom House’s Freedom on the Net 2024 report. VOA’s Philip Alexiou spoke with Elizabeth Sutterlin, a researcher at the advocacy group, on October 21. Sutterlin outlined the various tactics used to crack down on online publishing, including imprisonment and violence. The interview centers on how these issues impact Africa. It has been edited for brevity and clarity.