Tanzania elections: Government accused of a crackdown on opposition

Tanzania’s upcoming general elections are overshadowed by allegations of voter suppression and human rights abuses. Opposition politicians, including Tundu Lissu, have been barred from running, with many facing imprisonment or forced disappearances. The government has restricted press coverage and cracked down on dissent, including the shutdown of thousands of websites and warnings against using social media to incite unrest. President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s ruling CCM party, which has been in power for nearly five decades, insists it is committed to democracy and maintaining peace, while opposition groups argue the elections are neither free nor fair. Amnesty International has described the current climate as a “wave of terror”, citing abductions and killings of government critics. Security remains tight as police and military forces are deployed across the country, with critics claiming this is an effort to intimidate voters. The election takes place amid widespread concerns that Tanzanians will not have a true choice in selecting their next leader. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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