The biggest problem here is that these powers contain no safeguards against abuse, and with the current situation, they certainly have the effect of stifling legitimate freedom of expression in Tanzania, said one human rights professional who asked to remain anonymous.
Tatizo kubwa hapa ni kwamba hakuna tahadhari zimeweka kuzuia mamlaka haya yasitumike vibaya, na kwa hali ilivyo hivi sasa, mamlaka haya yana madhara kwenye uhuru wa kujieleza kwa haki nchini Tanzania, alisema mmoja wa wataalam wa haki za binadamu aliyeomba asifahamike.