US EditionTanzania police patrol streets on national holiday ahead of planned protests over October election
Tanzania's government deployed police and soldiers nationwide, arresting activists and restricting movement to block protests marking Independence Day amid post-election violence.
- 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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Tanzania’s CCM regime imposes nationwide state terror on Independence Day
The government ordered civilians to remain indoors, leaving streets deserted and shops shuttered. Fuel stations were closed and public transport was suspended. Access to social media was severely restricted, following days of mass arrests.
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.
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