Head of government
Robert Mugabe
As head of government
Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, was head of government when 3 recorded incidents took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 March 2002 | Zimbabwe enacts a law requiring all journalists and media houses to hold government licenses | Zimbabwe (RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Unknown |
| 12 September 2003 | Zimbabwe: police close the Daily News under the media registration law | Zimbabwe (RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Reversed (27 May 2010) |
| 12 May 2005 | Zimbabwe: the High Court refuses to accredit Daily News journalists under the media registration law | Zimbabwe (RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180) | Credential control | Upheld by a court (12 May 2005) |