Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, is holding protests to denounce proposed electoral bills, the high cost of living and delays to constitutional reforms.
Police have allowed the party to hold the march in the commercial city of Dar es Salaam but warned against violence and incitement, local media reported.
Chadema said the permission was granted following a consensus with the police to allow peaceful demonstrations.
The party said the protests are to pressure the government to carry out the reforms ahead of next year’s general election.
It is opposed to three electoral bills tabled in parliament last November as the party wants them withdrawn on the grounds that the views of many stakeholders were not considered.
President Hassan has garnered significant local and international goodwill for striking a reformist political tone since coming to power.
