Hassan's post-election reshuffle points to continued protection for those accused of rights abuses including her son Abdul Halim Hafidh Ameir and an assertive stance towards those including the normally reticent African Union questioning the legitimacy of her 98% share of the votes in the election...
Her son Abdul Ameir widely accused of coordinating attacks on opposition activists and politicians alongside police officers is seen as a kingpin of the government's security system and politically untouchable...
We hear the PPP arrangement involving Mofat is led by Rostam Aziz Tanzania's richest businessman and President Samia Suluhu Hassan's son Abdul Ameir...
Abdul Ameir was accused of involvement in the state repression of the opposition...
Fingers are pointing at the President's son Abdul Halim Hafidh Ameir and his influence over the Tanzanian Intelligence and Security Service which has a long reputation for violence against oppositionists and alleged terrorists (AC Vol 59 No 7 Enemies without and within)...
Scion of the repressive times A month before his alleged abduction on 6 October former Ambassador Humphrey Polepole claimed President Samia Suluhu Hassan's youngest son Abdul Halim Hafidh Ameir was serving as a shadow intelligence chief working alongside Suleiman Abubakar Mombo the man the President appointed Director-General of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS) on 11 July 2024...