- Title: Tanzania repatriates citizens stranded amid Middle East flight disruptions
- Date: 10th March 2026
- Summary: DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA (MARCH 9, 2026) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF REPARTEES DISEMBARKING FROM AEROPLANE (SOUNDBITE) (Swahili) REPARTEE, RASHID MUIGA, SAYING: "I used to see this on different media but, this was my first time experiencing such. I experienced the explosions at first hand and i have to say it was very scary. Let us preserve and treasure our country's peace. Confli
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- Keywords: CRISIS DUBAI IRAN TANZANIA UAE
- Location: DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
- City: DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
- Country: Tanzania
- Topics: Africa,Conflicts/War/Peace
- Reuters ID: LVA001257910032026RP1
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- Story Text: Tanzania on Monday (March 9) repatriated citizens from the Middle East after they were stranded amid heightened regional tensions, officials said.
An Air Tanzania flight carrying the group landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport, where relatives and officials gathered to receive them. Some returnees described experiencing explosions and prolonged fear before their evacuation.
Officials said travellers from several countries had been stuck for days as airlines altered routes and schedules due to the insecurity. Tanzania said the operation forms part of wider efforts to safeguard nationals affected by disruptions across the region.
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