UN Urges Tanzania to Uphold Civil Rights Amid Government's Protest Ban
The United Nations has called on Tanzanian authorities to respect civil liberties and ensure that security forces exercise restraint in response to planned demonstrations on December 9. This appeal follows the Tanzanian government's decision to declare the protests illegal. The UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a statement from Nairobi, emphasizing the importance of upholding freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. The situation arises in the aftermath of the contentious October 29 general election, which reportedly resulted in hundreds of deaths and over 2,000 detentions during a violent crackdown. Tanzanian authorities have not provided verified casualty figures, raising concerns about transparency. Tensions increased when police spokesperson David Misime announced the ban on the protests, citing the lack of formal notification from organizers and the potential for disruption to essential services and economic activities. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who w... 
