Search: shutdowns and blocking, outcome unknown
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
3 incidents match this view.
Country: India, RSF 2026 rank: 157th of 180 Iran, RSF 2026 rank: 177th of 180 Tanzania, RSF 2026 rank: 117th of 180
Tactic: Shutdowns and blocking (3) Access bans (1) Expulsion and visa denial (1)
Stage: Punish (1) Silence (2)
Outcome: Unknown (3)
Level: National (3)
Head of government: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Narendra Modi Samia Suluhu Hassan
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | Tanzania shuts down internet access on election day amid unrest | Tanzania (RSF 2026 rank: 117th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Samia Suluhu Hassan | Unknown |
| August 21, 2023 | India: Gaon Savera's Facebook and X accounts blocked | India (RSF 2026 rank: 157th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Narendra Modi | Unknown |
| June 21, 2009 | Iran expels a BBC correspondent and restricts foreign journalists after a disputed 2009 election | Iran (RSF 2026 rank: 177th of 180) | Expulsion and visa denial | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad | Unknown |