AU, EAC Called to Hold President Hassan Accountable over Protestors’ Suppression
Human rights activists in Kenya have praised the ongoing anti-government protests, claiming that Tanzania is currently experiencing a democratic re-awakening. However, activists in the region have stated that security agencies are using excessive force to suppress demonstrators. “There are serious human rights abuses, reported deaths, and abductions. You saw what happened to us when we went to legally represent our colleague,” Martha Karua said.
Additionally, civil society organisations, such as the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), are now urging the African Union (AU), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the East African Community (EAC) to hold President Samia Suluhu responsible for repressing demonstrators. “The youth in Tanzania are expressing their constitutional rights and must be protected,” the KHRC stated.
(Source: Citizen Digital)