Officers arrested Enock Elias Sebakwiye after mistaking him for a refugee, but he ended up dying mysteriously, causing a public uproar.
Mkapa, who died on July 23, 2020, would have turned 85 years today, November 12, 2023.
In our briefing today: US, EU-backed Lobito Corridor: A challenger to Tanzania’s SGR rail, port ambitions?; Samia to make ‘historic’ visit to India to boost relations; Police denies reports it blocked forum on New Constitution in Mwanza; Medical team in Saudi Arabia undertakes operations on Tanzania’s conjoined twins.
Tanzania is fully committed to democracy and the rule of law but will not make any compromises against breaches of law and order, the government says.
Another critic of the deal was reportedly arrested Sunday as the crackdown intensifies.
Lawyer Boniface Mwabukusi Thursday called on Tanganyikans to prepare to participate in nationwide protests to reject the Tanzania-Dubai deal.
In our briefing today: Ruto avoided Samia during a meeting to mediate Kenya’s crisis, Odinga says; Tanga: A sleeping giant off the coast of East Africa?; Canada commits $212m for Tanzania’s health, education, and food security; United States, Zanzibar launch mass mosquito bed net replacement campaign.
Law enforcers urge anyone who feels threatened to report to police.
TLS president describes the reports as “alarming,” calling on the authorities to conduct “a thorough investigation” into them.
The reports come hot on the heels of other worrying trends where people’s right to dissent is attacked, including a crackdown on peaceful protests.
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