LHRC Challenges Internet Shutdown

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Tanzania’s Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) filed a case at the East African Court of Justice challenging the government’s nationwide internet shutdown imposed from October 29 to November 4. The group argues the blackout violated the East African Community treaty and disrupted banking, health, emergency, and election information services. LHRC seeks a declaration of illegality, a ban on future shutdowns without legal authority, and a public apology.