5 Most Censored Countries in the World

02. United Arab Emirates

IC Ranking: 173rd

According to RSF data, the UAE has several legal frameworks that hinder free speech, especially in the press media. According to a 1980 federal law, authorities can censor any content they deem highly critical of the ruling families, policies, the economy, or religion. Using vague statements such as ‘threats to social cohesion’, any content disliked by the government can face censorship.