Tracking cases that protect freedom of expression, association, and assembly
The case discusses the violation of seven Tanzanian citizens’ right to participate in the general elections in Tanzania, after several forms of repression were carried out by different public agents, including the blocking of news outlets and social media apps like Twitter and WhatsApp. The actions of the Tanzanian authorities had the calculated effect of…
The case discusses the Tanzanian government’s attempts to block citizens’ access to justice by suppressing the activities of civil society organizations that engage in public interest litigation. It addresses that part of the Basic Rights and Duties Enforcement Act as amended by the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) No.3 Act of 2020 are unconstitutional, for violating…