Poland’s foreign ministry said authorities in Dar es Salaam imposed an open-ended curfew, with police and military on the streets, and warned of possible interruptions to mobile and internet services.
It advised Poles in Tanzania to avoid all public gatherings and crowds.
Media reports cited “bloody” unrest. The BBC reported that the opposition claimed “about 700” people were killed in three days of protests and, citing a diplomatic source in Tanzania, said there was credible evidence of at least 500 deaths.
Protesters accuse the government of undermining democracy by sidelining opposition leaders, one jailed and another excluded on procedural grounds.
While the situation on Zanzibar appeared calmer, the ministry said travelers there and across Tanzania should exercise heightened caution. It reiterated that it “discourages non-essential travel throughout the United Republic of Tanzania.”
The ministry also flagged a terrorism risk, including from Al-Shabaab, warning that public places frequented by foreigners—public transport, hotels, restaurants, bars, sports events and religious ceremonies—could be targeted.
Although most tourist trips pass without incident, the advisory noted thefts, including bags snatched by passing motorcycles and rickshaws, beach robberies—especially at night—and kidnappings to force ATM withdrawals. It said armed robberies can occur in urban areas, northern national parks such as Serengeti, and on main roads.
Travelers were urged to use only marked, registered taxis, report crimes to the nearest police station and request a copy of the report, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing valuables such as jewelry and watches.
“There is a risk of further escalation,” the ministry said, urging anyone near demonstrations to move to safety and follow local security guidance.
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Source: RMF24