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Tanzania's "Peace Through Torture": President Samia's Shocking Admission and the Plight of Regional Activists In a chilling revelation captured in a viral video, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has openly confirmed the government's use of torture against citizens from neighboring countries, framing it as a necessary measure to "protect peace and sovereignty." The video shows Samia addressing a crowd, stating that "interference from outsiders threatens our stability, and we will use all means—however firm—to safeguard our nation's tranquility." This comes amid mounting accusations of human rights abuses during the high-profile treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, arrested on April 9, 2025, after a rally in Mbinga. The most egregious violations targeted Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire , who traveled to Dar es Salaam in May 2025 to observe Lissu's court hearing on May 19. The People’s President , a prominent Kenyan rights defender, was arbitrarily arrested upon arrival, subjected to enforced disappearance for four days, and endured severe torture, including sexual assault. In a June 3 BBC interview, Mwangi detailed the "shame and guilt" of being beaten, stripped, and violated by security forces, actions Amnesty International condemned as breaches of the UN Convention Against Torture. Atuhaire, a 2023 U.S. State Department "International Woman of Courage" awardee, suffered even more horrific abuse : she was raped, smeared with excrement, and beaten during incommunicado detention before being "dumped" at the Ugandan border on May 23, showing clear signs of trauma. Both were forcibly deported without charge, in violation of Tanzanian constitutional protections against cruel treatment and East African Community (EAC) protocols on human rights. These acts, part of a broader crackdown ahead of Tanzania's October 2025 elections, underscore a dangerous regression under Samia's leadership, which was once hailed for its reforms. By endorsing such brutality, the government risks isolating Tanzania regionally, inviting EAC sanctions, and straining ties with Kenya and Uganda. Border Blocks and Brutal Assaults : Tanzania's Assault on EAC Solidarity in the Lissu Case As Tundu Lissu's treason trial unfolded—sparked by his April 2025 call for electoral boycotts unless reforms were enacted—the Tanzanian government orchestrated a series of "attacks" on Kenyans attempting to attend hearings, revealing a calculated effort to stifle cross-border solidarity. These weren't mere denials; they involved physical assaults, arbitrary detentions, and deportations, all traceable to the state security apparatus. Reports from Human Rights Watch and Reuters indicate Tanzanian immigration officials, acting on direct orders, targeted flights and borders, with plainclothes agents harassing travelers en route to Dar es Salaam. Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire were not isolated victims ; they were part of a larger wave where activists were roughed up, phones confiscated, and threats issued to deter attendance. This echoes earlier incidents, like the April 24 virtual hearing boycott by Lissu, where Tanzanian police arrested CHADEMA officials en route to protests. Such tactics, justified by President Samia as defending against "meddling," directly implicate the state in violating freedom of movement under Article 104 of the 1999 EAC Treaty, which guarantees citizens' right to enter partner states for lawful purposes like court observation. The dangers are profound : These violations erode EAC integration, fostering xenophobia and retaliatory border closures that could cripple trade (worth $5 billion annually between Kenya and Tanzania). Legally, they contravene Tanzania's 1977 Constitution (Article 13 on personal liberty) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, exposing officials to scrutiny by the International Criminal Court for systematic abuses. Regionally, it signals a chilling effect on activism, discouraging EAC citizens from supporting justice across borders and weakening the bloc's human rights framework. Here's a dated list of key individuals blocked or assaulted while attempting to attend Lissu's hearings: | May 18, 2025 | Martha Karua | Kenyan Senior Counsel, former Justice Minister | Denied entry at Dar Airport; briefly detained and deported same day. | | May 18, 2025 | Willy Mutunga | Former Kenyan Chief Justice | Blocked at border; part of delegation, threatened with arrest. | | May 19, 2025 | Gloria Kimani | Kenyan Rights Activist | Denied entry; luggage searched and held for hours before forced return. | | May 19, 2025 | Boniface Mwangi | Kenyan Activist | Arrested at airport, tortured (sexual assault, beatings), disappeared for 4 days, deported May 23. | | May 19, 2025 | Willy Mutunga | Former Kenyan Chief Justice | Intercepted at Dar es Salaam; denied entry despite prior allowance in April. | | May 19-23, 2025 | Agather Atuhaire | Ugandan Journalist/Activist | Detained with Mwangi; raped, tortured, abandoned at Ugandan border on May 23. | These blocks, affecting at least seven high-profile figures, flagrantly defy EAC principles, where lawyers and citizens should freely monitor trials to uphold judicial independence. Ripples of Repression : The Perilous Fallout from Samia's Defiant Rhetoric President Samia Suluhu Hassan's May 20, 2025, statement—warning "meddling" Kenyan activists against interfering in Tanzania's affairs—has amplified the crisis, effectively endorsing the atrocities as a bulwark for "peace." Echoed in her recent Instagram appearance, this rhetoric has emboldened security forces, leading to a spike in arbitrary arrests and a 30% rise in reported cross-border tensions, per EAC monitors. The effect? International outrage: The U.S. State Department issued a May 27 condemnation, demanding investigations, while Amnesty and the International Commission of Jurists filed suits in June, citing UNCAT breaches. For Tanzania, the dangers are existential. Committing such atrocities invites economic blowback—potential EAC trade suspensions could slash GDP by 2-3%—and diplomatic isolation, as Kenya's President Ruto halted joint patrols. Violating freedom of movement not only shreds EAC trust but fosters instability: Repressed dissent festers into unrest, as seen in Lissu's defiant May 19 court fist-raise, galvanizing CHADEMA supporters. Tanzanian lawyers, bound by the Tanganyika Law Society Code, face ethical dilemmas in defending a regime flouting due process, while EAC citizens lose faith in a union promising seamless mobility. Samia's words, meant to project strength, instead expose fragility, risking a regional human rights reckoning that could topple her reformist facade. #ChangeTanzania
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# Updates The accompanying video and pictures illustrate a troubling situation involving several individuals, including: 1. John Pambalu, Director of Training and Organizing 2. Twaha Mwaipaya 3. Lucas Ngoto, Chairman of CHADEMA Serengeti 4. And others CHADEMA members were apprehended in Kisutu Dar es Salaam. The attached image shows those who were taken into custody by police from the Dar es Salaam Kisutu Magistrate Court. The video reveals the shocking aftermath: these individuals were beaten and abandoned in a remote area 45 km from Dar es Salaam. Reports indicate that the police used brutal force, resulting in severe injuries, including broken spinal cords among CHADEMA members. Their only "offence" was attending the hearing of their party chairman, who faces baseless treason charges. This situation highlights a disturbing pattern of violence, abuse, and brutality within Tanzania's political landscape, allegedly instigated by Samia Suluhu. It is time to stand against such oppression and demand justice for those whose only crime is exercising their rights. #FreeTunduLissu #NoReformsNoElection UK in Tanzania US Embassy Tanzania @AmnestySAfrica Amnesty Eastern Africa Human Rights Watch Department of State Bureau of African Affairs BBC News Swahili Citizen TV Kenya The Standard Digital UN News CPJ Africa Freedom House UN Human Rights Human Rights Foundation (HRF) Int'l Criminal Court
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Sarah Mtanzania amekwama nchini India amekwenda ubalozi wa Tanzania kupata msaada lakini kwa maelezo yake amekosa msaada na inabidi kulala nje ya ubalozi wa Tanzania hakiwa hana chakula wala malazi Huyu ni mtu anayeweza kuwa na changamoto nyingi ikiwemo tishio la usalama wake, anapofikia hatua anakimbilia kwenye ubalozi alitakiwa kusikilizwa kwenye mazingira yenye nafuu kwa watoto, kuachwa nchi namna hii bila msaada wowote inakosa utu #ChangeTanzania
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