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Thousands of demonstrators have squared off with police in several parts of Tanzania for a third day of protests, following a disputed and chaotic election, to demand the national electoral body stop announcing electoral results.
Diamond Platnumz had previously deleted posts endorsing president Samia from his social media platforms. However, this move did not seem to appease the protesters, who targeted his properties and threatened him.
Diamond Platnumz is among celebrities being targeted by demonstrators for endorsing president Samia for election.
“The people are rewriting our political culture. They are showing that Tanzanians are no longer silent observers but active citizens ready to shape their future,” he said.
Human rights activists have also raised alarm over reports of an internet shutdown, curfews and what they describe as a deliberate media blackout, with most Tanzanian outlets avoiding coverage of the protests.
What should have been a celebration of democracy, instead unfolded in an atmosphere of repression, intimidation, and fear. These elections cannot be regarded as free and fair.
Police in Tanzania’s commercial capital fired gunshots and tear gas to disperse protesters who took to the streets a day after a general election.
I stand shoulder to shoulder with Tundu Lissu and the people of Tanzania as they demand their rights.
No local mainstream media has mentioned, written, or reported anything about the ongoing protests in Tanzania.
The Tanzanian authorities have come under fire from Amnesty International for the use of force against protesters during the country’s general elections.
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