Sri Lanka drops in Freedom on the Net 2022 Index.

by Staff Writer 20-10-2022 | 3:42 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka has been ranked 48 among 100 countries in the Freedom on the Net 2022 Index.

While the Government of Sri Lanka announced plans to implement strict control plans on social media, Sri Lanka has been given a very bad rating at the in the newest Freedom of the Net report for 2022.

China has been ranked worst, while Myanmar, Iran, Cuba and Vietnam occupy the top five positions, while Sri Lanka has been ranked at 48.

Iceland had the best ranking.

Sri Lanka's rank has reduced, according to the report, due to social media platforms being blocked, political, social or religious content being blocked and pro-Government commentators manipulating online discussions.

However, other factors which contributed to the ranking also are; new law or directive increasing censorship or punishment being passed, Blogger or ICT user arrested, imprisoned, or in prolonged detention for political or social content, a blogger or an ICT user being physically attacked or killed (including in custody), and technical attacks against news outlets, government critics, or civil society.