Tanzania repressing opponents as election looms: Amnesty

Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential candidate John Pombe Magufuli addresses a campaign rally at Jangwani grounds in Dar es Salaam, October 23, 2015. [File, REUTERS, Sadi Said]

Tanzania has escalated a crackdown on political opponents by selectively applying the law to thwart their campaign efforts ahead of this month's general election, Amnesty International said Monday.

In a new report, Amnesty said opposition parties were facing harassment, arbitrary arrest and intimidation from authorities ahead of nationwide voting on October 28, whereas the ruling party was allowed to campaign free and unhindered.