Tanzania arrests dozens as security tightens ahead of planned protests

Tanzanian authorities arrest dozens ahead of anti-government protests

Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests

Kenya, Tanzania Crackdown on Planned Demonstrations

Heavy police and military deployments prevented planned demonstrations in Kenya and Tanzania as both countries marked politically significant anniversaries. In Kenya, authorities sealed off parts of Nairobi, including parliament, to deter protests commemorating the country’s pro-democracy movement of the 1990s. Several people were arrested, while opposition figures accused the government of intimidating citizens and restricting []

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to ‌the streets in memory of demonstrators killed two years ago in anti-government rallies against tax hikes and the cost of living. A total of 355 people were arrested in various parts of the East African country, the interior minister said. Correspondent Edwin Okoth reports from Nairobi. #kenya #police #anniversary #protest #teargas 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

South Africa Anti-Migrant Protests Spark Law Enforcement Crackdown and Business Closures

JOHANNESBURB, Gauteng – Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have triggered a massive law enforcement response across Gauteng and Mpumalanga, resulting in 154 arrests, the confiscation of multiple firearms, and widespread closures of foreign-owned spaza shops. As security forces deploy advanced surveillance technology to maintain order during the marches against undocumented immigrants, local community groups are []

Over 900 arrested during S. Africa protests

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African police arrested more than 900 people during nationwide anti-migrant protests on Tuesday that were ‌mostly peaceful but at times turned violent, with shops looted, police said on Wednesday. Of 120 marches, 108 were peaceful while 12 required police intervention, deputy national police commissioner Tebello Mosikili told a press conference, adding reasons for [] The post Over 900 arrested during S. Africa protests appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.