Tanzania warns public to stay home ahead of Independence Day protests
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Authorities in Tanzania are warning people to stay at home on Tuesday, saying that protests planned to mark the country’s Independence Day are unlawful and constitute an attempted coup.
Breakdown
- Authorities declare Independence Day protests unlawful and an attempted coup 4s
- Protests follow violent crackdown during October's presidential election 16s
- Rights groups report hundreds killed, thousands arrested in election unrest 21s
- President appoints commission, denies security force misconduct 26s
- UN urges respect for right to peaceful assembly 45s