"Those protests are not permitted and are unlawful ... that is not a protest, that is a coup,"
"Security forces must allow Tanzanians to exercise their rights to peaceful assembly and expression and refrain from using force to disperse non-violent gatherings,"
"The government advises all citizens who will not have an emergency on December 9 to use the day for rest and celebrate it at home, except for those whose work duties require them to be at their work stations,"
Authorities canceled nationwide Independence Day celebrations on December 9 and banned protests after opposition and activists publicized demonstrations largely online. Police and soldiers were deployed in full force in cities like Dar es Salaam, leaving many streets deserted. The government justified the ban by saying it wanted to avoid a repeat of post-election unrest in October, in which thousands of protesters were killed. Officials called the planned demonstrations unlawful and framed them as a coup attempt, urging citizens to stay home. The UN Human Rights office urged authorities to respect rights to peaceful assembly, lift the ban, and avoid excessive force.
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