US EditionTanzania police patrol streets on national holiday ahead of planned protests over October election
Authorities banned protests and canceled celebrations citing risks of unrest after October elections left hundreds dead and over 2,000 detained, Human Rights Watch reported.
- Security has been tightened across Tanzania with police and military patrolling major cities ahead of anticipated anti-government protests called to coincide with independence day.
- The demonstrations were called to demand political reforms in the wake of October's post-election unrest which left an unknown number of people dead.
- The United Nations has said hundreds of people were likely killed in the protests, which were fuelled by the exclusion of leading opposition candidates.
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While Tanzania likemore, this December 9, its accession has independence, President Samia Suluhu Hassan defends the hard line has adopted these last weeks. A demonstration of firmness that worries the UN and Washington.
ARUSHA. One of Africa's most peaceful countries, Tanzania, celebrated its independence day on Tuesday in fear of government security forces. The aftermath of this year's election must be considered a disaster for President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Despite winning with 98 percent of the vote.
Authorities in Tanzania warn people to stay at home ahead of planned Independence Day protests
Authorities in Tanzania are warning people to stay at home on Tuesday, saying that protests planned to mark the country’s Independence Day are unlawful and constitute an attempted coup.
On the occasion of the Independence Day celebrated on 9 December in Tanzania, young people are again calling for a walk down the street to denounce the repression of the demonstrations following the 29 October elections and to demand the departure of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. While the authorities have banned rallies, the UN and several countries, including the United States, do not hide their concern at the risk of witnessing further viole…
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