Era
The 1950s
Government actions against journalists, 1950 to 1959
6 recorded incidents dated 1950 to 1959, by continent and region.
Africa
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 July 1950 | South Africa's Suppression of Communism Act lets the government ban publications and restrict individuals | South Africa (RSF 2026 rank: 21st of 180) | Prior restraint | Daniel François Malan | Reversed (31 July 1991) |
North America
Northern America
Caribbean
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 1959 | Cuba: Prime Minister Fidel Castro publicly criticizes Havana newspapers that questioned his government, September 1959 | Cuba (RSF rank: not recorded) | Official labels | Fidel Castro | Sustained (11 May 1960) |
South America
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1951 | Argentina: President Juan Perón's government hands the expropriated newspaper La Prensa to the CGT labor federation, October 1951 | Argentina (RSF 2026 rank: 98th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Juan Perón | Sustained (1 October 1951) |