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Tanzania has intensified security across major cities, with police and military patrols visible ahead of expected anti-government protests planned to coincide with Independence Day.
By midday, no demonstrations had taken place.
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Residents in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, Mwanza and other towns reported unusually quiet streets as many people stayed indoors, uncertain whether the protests would materialise.
The planned demonstrations follow October’s disputed post-election unrest, during which several people were reported killed. Authorities have acknowledged using force, arguing that some protesters were attempting to destabilise the government.
BBC teams in Dar es Salaam observed near-empty streets—an uncommon sight for a weekday—creating a subdued but tense atmosphere.
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Security vehicles patrolled major routes, and officers were stationed at key locations and vital installations. Activists on social media urged supporters to remain watchful, hinting that any protests might occur later in the day, similar to previous demonstrations in the country.
Motorists on the roads reported routine stops at checkpoints, where officers questioned them about their movements.
The government has not commented extensively on the security deployment or the planned protests, but officials have banned the demonstrations and cancelled Independence Day events, advising citizens to stay home.
