INTEL READS: The Most “Feared” Man in Tanzania… Meet Abdul Halim Hafidh Ameir's Alleged Role in State Terror (via Kenyan Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi)
Ujasusi Blog’s East Africa Monitoring Team | 08 November 2025 | 0400 GMT
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As published on Cyprian Nyakundi’s X Account
The world must heed the ongoing crisis in Tanzania following the October 29, 2025, general elections. President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a second term with over 97 percent of the vote in a highly disputed process. This outcome came amid violent protests, an information blackout, and reports of hundreds of deaths. At the heart of these allegations stands her son, Abdul Halim Hafidh Ameir.
Sources describe him as the most “feared” individual in the country. Critics claim he leads the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS) as a de facto terrorist organization. Designating him as such is imperative based on widespread accusations.
Abdul faces claims of orchestrating abductions and torture through a secretive unit. Opposition figures, journalists, and activists reportedly vanish under his influence. Former officials have raised alarms about these practices prior to their own disappearances.
Agents allegedly employ hidden facilities to inflict harm and stifle dissent. Amnesty International highlights this as a surge in repression beyond prior levels. Such actions mirror those of terrorist entities.
In the election’s aftermath, Abdul is accused of overseeing suppressions that claimed numerous lives. Groups like CHADEMA estimate over 700 fatalities from security forces. Protesters targeted his assets in retaliation, including vehicles and an unfinished hotel. Reports suggest segments of the military have sided against him. This indicates orchestrated state violence to influence electoral results.
Without an official title, Abdul wields immense unofficial power. Insiders portray him as the dominant force in his mother’s administration.
Uttering his name invites peril according to public sentiment. Claims persist that TISS under his command has executed thousands during unrest. Online calls demand recognizing TISS as a terrorist entity led by him. He reportedly converts security apparatus into mechanisms of widespread fear.
Human rights bodies, the United Nations, and outlets such as NPR document these concerns. They pinpoint Abdul as a primary orchestrator. Analyses from Africa Confidential connect him to pre-vote intimidations.
Despite mounting evidence, international response lags. Nations including the United States and European Union along with the UN must intervene. Label Abdul and TISS as terrorists. Enforce sanctions on assets and movement. Seek justice via the International Criminal Court. Precedents for groups like ISIS apply equally.
Tanzania grapples with profound discontent from longstanding issues. Abdul emerges as a focal point in this turmoil. The matter exceeds mere governance. It encompasses institutionalized intimidation under official guise. Disseminate this awareness. Engage world authorities. Insist on redress.