In response, SALC’s Civic Rights Programme Manager has submitted urgent communications to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and relevant United Nations special procedures under the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR). A coordinated response must be provided to defend civic freedoms and protect those who advocate for justice, equality, and human rights. SALC urges SADC and African Union member states to uphold their human rights commitments by demanding accountability from the Tanzanian government. The Tanzanian government’s escalating crackdown on perceived opponents, including opposition political parties, activists, journalists, lawyers, and human rights defenders, threatens democratic governance and human rights in the country. We call on partners across civil society, media, and the international community to echo this demand and support human rights defenders at risk.