‘If they come to you, flog them’: Suluhu’s blunt message to Ruto on protesters
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has told President William Ruto to flog anti-government protesters with canes, pledging a joint cross-border crackdown on dissent
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The useful update
- Suluhu urged Ruto to take firm action against protesters, suggesting flogging as a method
- The comments were made during a joint press briefing in Dar es Salaam
The stakes
- This showcases a controversial approach to managing political dissent in East Africa
- It reflects the broader issues of governance and human rights in the region
The next check
- There has been rising unrest in both Tanzania and Kenya due to socio-political issues
- Flogging as a form of punishment is generally viewed as highly controversial and raises human rights concerns
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Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has told President William Ruto to flog anti-government protesters with canes, pledging a joint cross-border C
Suluhu made the remarks on Monday, May 4, during a joint press briefing at State House in Dar es Salaam, where she and Ruto witnessed the signing of eight bilateral agreements
What happened
- Suluhu urged Ruto to take firm action against protesters, suggesting flogging as a method
- The comments were made during a joint press briefing in Dar es Salaam
- The leaders witnessed the signing of eight bilateral agreements while discussing this topic
- Suluhu's remarks included a call for both leaders to adopt a united front against dissent
- She stressed there should be no distinction between handling Tanzanians or Kenyans
Why this matters
- This showcases a controversial approach to managing political dissent in East Africa
- It reflects the broader issues of governance and human rights in the region
- The cooperation between Tanzania and Kenya on suppressing protests could signal a shift in regional political dynamics
- Such statements could lead to increased tensions both domestically and internationally regarding human rights practices
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Original article'If they come to you, flog them': Suluhu's blunt message to Ruto on protesters
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Original article'If they come to you, flog them': Suluhu's blunt message to Ruto on protesters
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