X restricted in Tanzania after police targeted by hackers
Summary
Access to the social media platform X has been restricted in Tanzania after hackers targeted the official social media accounts of some government and private organizations, including the police. The authorities are investigating the hacking incident, but they have not confirmed if they are directly blocking the platform.Key Facts
- Tanzanian police are investigating after their social media accounts were hacked.
- Hackers posted inappropriate content and false news about the president on the police's X account.
- The social media platform X is not accessible on major internet providers in Tanzania.
- People in some regions can still use X if they use VPNs, which are not allowed without a permit.
- Information Minister Jerry Silaa confirmed government accounts were secured after the hacking.
- A government spokesman mentioned immediate actions against those responsible for the hacking.
- The situation occurs during tensions related to the deportation of Kenyan nationals from Tanzania.
- Two activists, Boniface Mwangi (Kenyan) and Agather Atuhaire (Ugandan), were reportedly held by Tanzanian immigration officials, but their exact location is unclear.
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