Search: shutdowns and blocking, stage: punish
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CountryIran, RSF 2026 rank: 177th of 180Russia, RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180Venezuela, RSF 2026 rank: 159th of 180
TacticShutdowns and blocking 3Expulsion and visa denial 2Detention and violence 1Insult and defamation laws 1
StagePunish 3
LevelNational 3
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2024 | Venezuela detains, expels and restricts journalists after disputed 2024 election | Venezuela (RSF 2026 rank: 159th of 180) | Detention and violence | Nicolas Maduro | Sustained |
| 4 March 2022 | Russia criminalizes 'fake' reporting on the military, up to 15 years in prison | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Vladimir Putin | Sustained |
| 21 June 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 |