Tanzania Court Shows Flicker of Dissent to President ‘Bulldozer’
- Clampdown on expression since president was elected in 2015
- Legal challenges show growing resistance to authoritarianism
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In President John Magufuli’s Tanzania it’s illegal to protest. It can also be illegal to blog anonymously or criticize parliament.
If you’re a schoolgirl who becomes pregnant and wants to keep attending classes, that’s illegal. If you’re a musician who sings about sex or politics, your songs might be illegal.