Tanzania opposition’s Youth Day celebrations in jeopardy as national leaders remain in detention

Mbeya Regional Police Commander, Benjamin Kunzaga (left) speaks with Chadema’s Deputy Chairman for Mainland, Tundu Lissu (right) at the Chadema’s Nyasa Zone office on August 11, 2024. PHOTO | CHADEMA

What you need to know:

  • Bavicha had been mobilizing its members from all corners of the country to meet in Mbeya for the event but the police had prohibited any form of gathering in or outside Mbeya under the disguise of International Youth Day celebrations.
  • The police stated that the gatherings intended to disrupt peace in Mbeya and other areas of the country.