This archive report was first published on 30 July 2019.
On July 29, 2019, Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera was detained by police officers who arrived at his home in a Dar es Salaam suburb.
According to a relative, at least six men in a Toyota Alphard sedan forcefully took Kabendera and his wife's mobile phones, without showing any identity cards.
Kabendera's wife, Loy, confirmed the incident, stating that her husband was arrested in broad daylight, in front of curious neighbours who were not allowed to take photos.
When contacted for comment, Dar es Salaam's top police commander, Lazaro Mambosasa, claimed he had not been notified of the arrest, but promised to make a follow-up.
