Date of publication:

05/27/2025

United Republic of Tanzania (the)

Do domestic laws and policies guarantee physical security?

ANALYSIS

Assessment by population

Assessment by population
Refugees
Asylum-seekers
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

    LAW & POLICY

    Related provisions of domestic law or policy

    Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania

    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.