Tanzania's Repression Under President Samia Suluhu Hassan
As Tanzania's national elections approach, the country is becoming increasingly repressive, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan resembling her predecessor, John Pombe Magufuli.
- Banned media
- Censored journalists
- Harassment of the opposition
- Rigged elections
She has crossed autocratic thresholds that have not been breached since Tanzania’s transition to multipartyism in 1992.
Hassan has put her chief opponent, Tundu Lissu, on trial for treason, marking a significant escalation of authoritarian tactics.
Author's summary: Tanzania's President Hassan increasingly autocratic.