critics of the government

Since President Magufuli took office in 2015, the government has cracked down on the media and civic space by passing and enforcing restrictive laws and threatening to cancel the registration of organizations critical of the government. The government has also placed restrictions on political opposition and given the registrar of political parties wide discretionary powers, including to cancel parties’ registration.

Authorities Crack Down on Opposition Parties, Rights Groups, and Media Ahead of Elections

East African Film Network September 2, 2020

By Human Rights Watch Press Published September 2, 2020 Tanzania has stepped up repression...