Tanzania's Political Turmoil: Kidnapping Allegations Amid Election Campaign
Tanzanian police are investigating reports of an alleged abduction of Humphrey Polepole, a former ambassador, now a government critic. His disappearance follows allegations of government-led abductions as election campaigns heat up. Opposition figures claim such incidents are tactics to silence dissent.
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Tanzanian authorities are probing the disappearance of ex-ambassador and government critic Humphrey Polepole. His family reported a forcible abduction from his home in Dar es Salaam, sparking concerns as the nation approaches its upcoming elections.
Government spokespeople have yet to provide an official comment, but earlier rejected allegations from Human Rights Watch citing intimidation of political adversaries. Polepole and others accused the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party of corruption and silencing opposition.
As election day nears, incidents like these raise serious concerns about political freedom and human rights in Tanzania. Critics warn of a broader crackdown on dissent under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
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