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Since Zimbabwe got independence in 1980, it is being ruled by ZANU-PF a which led the freedom struggle. (i) Its leader, Robert Mugabe has been ruling the country since independence. But ZANU-PF won due to unfair practices in elections. (ii) His government has made changes in the constitution several times to increase the power of the President and make him less accountable. (iii) The opposition party workers were harassed and their meetings were disrupted. (iv) Public protests demonstrations are declared illegal. (v) Laws are made to limit the right to criticise the President. (vi) The media has been forced to write and speak in favour of the ruling party. (vii) There are independent newspapers but the government harasses those journalists who go against it. This example of Zimbabwe shows that popular government can be undemocratic. Popular leaders can be autocratic. If we wish to assess a democracy, it is important to look at the elections and how they are fought.
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