II. Recommendations To the Power-Sharing Government of Zimbabwe • Repeal or amend all laws that infringe on the media’s right to freedom of expression, such as the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Broadcasting Services Act, and the Public Order and Security Act. • Comply with the July 2009 ruling of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights calling on the government of Zimbabwe to lift compulsory licensing or accreditation of journalists and to adopt legislation that provides for self-regulation by journalists. • Compel security forces to respect the rule of law and submit to civilian authority under the Zimbabwe National Security Council, as envisaged by the Global Political Agreement (GPA). Take all necessary steps to ensure that security forces play a nonpartisan role in civilian affairs. This could include replacing the leadership of the security forces with non-partisan, professional law enforcement and military personnel. • Cease harassment and intimidation of journalists and other violations of media freedom, and investigate and prosecute those responsible, regardless of rank. • Fully implement the GPA, particularly the necessary constitutional and electoral reforms to enable Zimbabwe to hold a free, fair, and credible election as envisaged under the agreement. To South African President Jacob Zuma and His Zimbabwe Facilitation Team • Call on parties to the GPA, particularly ZANU-PF, to fully implement promised GPA reforms, including constitutional, electoral, and security sector reforms within a specific timeframe. • Urge the transitional government of Zimbabwe to guarantee, protect, and promote fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, in accordance with its domestic and international legal obligations. • Press the transitional government of Zimbabwe to institute genuine, meaningful, and irrevocable reforms to enable the country to hold free, fair, and credible elections as envisaged under the GPA. Sleight of Hand 4