Tanzania Opposition: "It Was Like House Arrest"

Tanzania's government is tightening control after disputed elections, opposition members say. They fear a growing crackdown on dissent. A heavy police presence stopped new protests planned for December 9, which was Independence Day. This followed deadly demonstrations during the national election on October 29. Opposition members and their lawyers describe a climate of fear. One called the police blockade "like being under house arrest." They now warn of a further escalation by the state. The situation highlights rising political tensions in the East African nation.