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Six activists were arrested on Tuesday outside the Tanzanian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, after holding a protest that called for the removal of President Samia Suluhu.
The demonstrators accused the president of ignoring the will of the Tanzanian people, pointing to deaths, disappearances, and injuries that occurred following post-election unrest. The election, which President Samia won with over 97% of the vote, has been widely disputed, with critics asserting that the result lacks democratic credibility.
Protesters chanted slogans demanding justice and political change in Tanzania.
Police quickly intervened, breaking up the gathering and detaining six activists. Those Those arrested are Kelvin Morara, Elisha Alam, Julius Kamau, Odhiambo Ojiro, Lichuma, and Shem.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) condemned the arrests, stating: “Police have arrested six human rights defenders who were petitioning the Embassy of Tanzania in Kenya, demanding accountability for mass killings overseen by Samia Suluhu since October 29.”
These arrests underscore increasing regional concern regarding Tanzania’s political environment, as activists persist in their calls for government accountability and reform.
The demonstrators accused the president of ignoring the will of the Tanzanian people, pointing to deaths, disappearances, and injuries that occurred following post-election unrest. The election, which President Samia won with over 97% of the vote, has been widely disputed, with critics asserting that the result lacks democratic credibility.
Protesters chanted slogans demanding justice and political change in Tanzania.
Police quickly intervened, breaking up the gathering and detaining six activists. Those Those arrested are Kelvin Morara, Elisha Alam, Julius Kamau, Odhiambo Ojiro, Lichuma, and Shem.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) condemned the arrests, stating: “Police have arrested six human rights defenders who were petitioning the Embassy of Tanzania in Kenya, demanding accountability for mass killings overseen by Samia Suluhu since October 29.”
These arrests underscore increasing regional concern regarding Tanzania’s political environment, as activists persist in their calls for government accountability and reform.