Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai Accused of Stifling Freedom of Speech

MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has reportedly withdrawn his earlier directive barring party members from debating political issues on social media platforms and some other groups.

MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

  • Zimbabwe:   Tsvangirai Stirs Hornet's Nest

    The Herald, 9 February 2015

    MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai has been described as a pre-historic hypocrite after he banned his party members from using social media, yet he claims to be a champion of… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Whatsapp - MDC-T Denies Free Speech Crackdown

    New Zimbabwe, 8 February 2015

    MDC-T secretary general Douglas Mwonzora has defended his boss, Morgan Tsvangirai's decision to "ban" the use of social media by party activists claiming the platform was being… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Tsvangirai Warns Against Indiscretion

    Zimbabwe Standard, 18 January 2015

    MDC T leader Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday implored his techno savvy supporters not to divulge party plans and ideas on social platforms, saying such behaviour gave Zanu PF… Read more »

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