The Tanzanian Foreign Minister on Friday denied any "excessive use of force" against anti-government protesters. He stated that the authorities' actions were proportionate and aimed at maintaining order. The protests, which took place in several cities across the country, were organized by the opposition and called for the president's resignation. The Tanzanian government stated that most demonstrations were peaceful, but force was used in some cases to disperse unauthorized rallies. Officials emphasized that law enforcement acted within the law.
