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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52505375
Night burials amid Tanzania's coronavirus defiance
By Basillioh Mutahi & Athuman Mtulya BBC News, Nairobi & Dar es Salaam
1 hour ago
Videos of night burials have been circulating on social media in Tanzania causing some to call into question the government's approach to the coronavirus pandemic.
The footage shows the funerals taking place under tight security with people wearing personal protective equipment and very few mourners in attendance.
Opposition politicians and activists believe it may be part of cover-up by the authorities who have not been releasing regular updates on coronavirus.
Unlike other countries, Tanzania has not opted for strict lockdown measures although mass gatherings at funerals, like weddings, have been banned.
But the secretive nature of the filmed burials is fuelling speculation that the true scale of infections around the country is being hidden.
"I don't want to feel like the government is hiding something. I want it to perform its role. Right now, we are witnessing a lot of mourning, burials and dead bodies everywhere," said opposition leader Zitto Kabwe.
"Without transparency, the citizens will be more scared, which may cause even more deaths."...
Night burials amid Tanzania's coronavirus defiance
By Basillioh Mutahi & Athuman Mtulya BBC News, Nairobi & Dar es Salaam
1 hour ago
Videos of night burials have been circulating on social media in Tanzania causing some to call into question the government's approach to the coronavirus pandemic.
The footage shows the funerals taking place under tight security with people wearing personal protective equipment and very few mourners in attendance.
Opposition politicians and activists believe it may be part of cover-up by the authorities who have not been releasing regular updates on coronavirus.
Unlike other countries, Tanzania has not opted for strict lockdown measures although mass gatherings at funerals, like weddings, have been banned.
But the secretive nature of the filmed burials is fuelling speculation that the true scale of infections around the country is being hidden.
"I don't want to feel like the government is hiding something. I want it to perform its role. Right now, we are witnessing a lot of mourning, burials and dead bodies everywhere," said opposition leader Zitto Kabwe.
"Without transparency, the citizens will be more scared, which may cause even more deaths."...