And the Germans are clearly developing: they pass the ball simply and quickly and they harass opponents, as the Brazilians found yesterday.

Lese majeste arrests and convictions in Thailand spike during times of instability, when the law is used by political rivals to harass opponents.

Tsvangirai, rights groups and Western powers accuse Mugabe of unleashing a brutal campaign, including using police to harass opponents, to win the run-off.

Lukashenko is widely considered to have rigged subsequent elections and is known for jailing and harassing opponents and muzzling the press.