Summary
Authorities in Tanzania increased security across major cities to prevent planned anti-government protests on independence day. Despite the measures, no protests had started by midday, and streets in cities like Dar es Salaam were mostly empty as people stayed home. The government banned the protests following unrest in October, causing fear and tension among residents.
Key Facts
- Police and military increased their presence in Tanzanian cities to prevent protests.
- Protests were planned to demand political reforms after unrest in October.
- Streets in cities such as Dar es Salaam were largely empty by midday as people stayed home.
- Officials used force during previous protests and accused some groups of trying to overthrow the government.
- Police assured the public of security and asked people to ignore misinformation on social media.
- The government banned the protests and canceled independence day events.
- In Kenya, activists were arrested during a protest at the Tanzanian high commission in Nairobi.
