Tanzanians uproar over state of the nation

Political parties, religious and civil society groups in Tanzania are protesting insecurity, human-rights abuses and curtailing of freedoms by the government.

The Tanzania Centre for Democracy (TCD), a lobby of political parties with representation in parliament, met with religious leaders in Dar es Salaam last week noted that violation of human rights was affecting the country’s growth.

Members of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM), the opposition Chadema, NCCR-Mageuzi, United Democratic Party, Tanzania Labour Party and ACT-Wazalendo, and clerics from various denominations met in private.

Later, TCD issued a statement saying the group would seek an audience with President John Magufuli to express their concerns, and specifically express the need to revive the constitution review process.

Chairman of the Supreme Council of Islamic Communities and Institutions Sheikh Musa Kundecha told The EastAfrican that the meeting was necessary since the country was in a “state of fear.”

Two weeks ago, a college student, Aquilina Akwilini, was killed by a stray bullet when police were dispersing Chadema demonstrators in Dar es Salaam.

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An article on a Roman Catholic priest leading mourners in paying respect to the dead student could be found – here.