Deserted streets in Tanzania as protesters fear repression

Tanzania’s police forces stated that they had reinforced security across the country ahead of independence day on 9th December. Activists had called for protests against president Hassan on independence day, but none took place, with many citizens fearing repression from security forces.

Despite calls for protest against newly-elected president Samia Suluhu Hassan, the streets in Dar es Salaam and many other cities in Tanzania were empty…