Newspaper figure embodies press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY by Plop and KanKr, politicalcartoons.com
A tall figure assembled from folded newspapers stands on a sandy shore under a clear sky. The construction incorporates visible mastheads and headlines focused on expression. The scene marks World Press Freedom Day on April 30 2025. Recent global reports note increased restrictions on reporting in multiple regions. The arrangement of pages into an upright stance draws attention to ongoing efforts by journalists to maintain access to information.

About Plop and KanKr
Plop & KanKr, alias Julie Besombes and Simon Baert, are a French cartoonist duo based in Béarn, publishing in the regional, national and international press (Le Monde, Siné Mensuel, Le Temps, Sud Ouest dimanche, Le Sans-Culotte 85, L’Anjou Laïque, La Galipote…) and on television (Une semaine dans le monde on France 24).
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