Tanzania Braces for Tension as Police Ban Upcoming Protests

Tanzanian police have declared upcoming nationwide demonstrations illegal amid tensions from last month's election unrest. The protests, anticipated to occur on December 9, have been termed 'unlimited peaceful protests.' Rights groups contest the government's denial of excessive force in previous protests, as international parties express concern.

Tanzanian authorities have announced that anticipated nationwide demonstrations next week are illegal, following recent election turmoil. This decision raises fears of renewed clashes, as last month's protests resulted in alleged large-scale bloodshed.

Police spokesperson David Misime stated that no formal requests for demonstrations were received, yet social media has been abuzz with calls for protests on December 9. These have been dubbed as 'unlimited peaceful protests.'

With rights groups and the UN reporting significant casualties during the last wave of protests, this move has drawn international attention. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has committed to investigating the election violence, acknowledging the deepening political crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)