Tanzania’s repression of dissent under the guise of counter-terrorism

This event launches Intelwatch’s latest report on government crackdowns ahead of general elections in October.

Date: 2025-07-16

Time: 15:00 to 17:00

Venue: Online via Zoom

As Tanzania gears up for elections in October, the government has intensified a crackdown on critics, political opposition and civil society, resulting in self-censorship by the media and human rights activists.

This webinar discusses recent findings from an Intelwatch report on Tanzania’s use of repressive laws and security services to stifle political dissent, target the opposition and maintain the dominance of the ruling party. 

This event is co-hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and Intelwatch.

Moderator: Paula Cristina Roque, Executive Director, Intelwatch

Panelists:

• Nicodemus Minde, Researcher, ISS
• Maria Sarungi Tsehai, Human rights activist and journalist
• Deogratius Balile, Chair, Tanzania Editors Forum (TBC)
• Fulgence Massawe, Director of Advocacy and Reforms, Legal and Human Rights Centre, Tanzania (TBC)