Date of publication:
05/27/2025
United Republic of Tanzania (the)
Do domestic laws and policies guarantee physical security?
Assessment by population
Analysis
Tanzania has a long history of hosting refugees and asylum seekers, primarily from neighboring countries affected by conflict. The government's approach to refugee management has evolved, with policies emphasizing encampment and restricted movement. Refugees are required to reside in designated camps, often located in remote areas, limiting their interaction with the broader society and access to resources. While this policy aims to manage refugee populations and maintain security, it has raised concerns about the isolation and vulnerability of refugees, potentially impacting their physical security. Despite constitutional guarantees against arbitrary arrest and detention, reports indicate instances where authorities have detained individuals without adhering to legal procedures, affecting both citizens and non-citizens, including forcibly displaced persons. Additionally, the enforcement of encampment policies restricts refugees' freedom of movement, which can impact their access to employment, education, and other essential services, indirectly affecting their physical security
Related provisions of domestic law or policy
Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania
- Year: 1977
- Type: Domestic law
- Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
- Link to external source: https://www.parliament.go.tz/uploads/documents/publications/en/1475140028-The%20Constitution.pdf
Legal provision
Article 14 - Right to life
Every person has the right to live and to the protection of his life by the society in accordance with law.
Article 15.1 - Right to personal freedom
Every person has the right to freedom and to freedom live as a free person.