Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted18 hours ago Share Save Alfred Lasteck BBC Africa, Arusha Share SaveBBC With many staying at home the atmosphere is quiet but tenseSecurity was tightened across Tanzania on Tuesday with police and military seen patrolling major cities ahead of anticipated anti-government protests called to coincide with independence day. The messaging echoed previous protest calls in Tanzania, when turnout increased later in the day. "I am scared for my children, if these protests happen, it will create a bad atmosphere. The government has not issued detailed comments on the heightened security measures or on the planned protests. Tanzanian authorities have banned the planned protests and cancelled independence day celebrations, urging citizens to stay indoors.