The Weaponization of Identity and Citizenship: The Case of Tanzania

Published: 11/Feb/2020
Source: Development

Aidan Eyakuze & Khalifa Said

Development, volume 63, pages 95–99 (2020)

The article explores the weaponization of identity and citizenship in Tanzania that is becoming increasingly authoritarian. It illustrates the types of discriminations that a citizen can face for not affiliating with the ruling political party, from unemployment to statelessness; even refugees escaping persecution can’t find refuge and are expelled in such a climate.

Download (paywall): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/s41301-020-00252-2

Themes: Discrimination, Ethnic/Racial/Religious, Loss and Deprivation of Nationality, Voter Registration
Regions: Tanzania
Year: 2020