Tanzania’s presidential election is teetering toward chaos after protests erupted and the military has been deployed.

Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | Tanzanian police on Wednesday announced the imposition of a curfew in the port city of Dar es Salaam following protests that resulted in the destruction of property on the general election day.

Tanzanians went to the polls on Wednesday in an election that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win after candidates from the two leading opposition parties were barred from standing.In addition to the presidential election,

Clearly this is a sham election,” said one Tanzanian rights activist, of an election season that has seen opposition to the ruling party suppressed.

Voters in Tanzania are heading to polling booths on Wednesday to vote for a new president, as well as members of parliament and councillors, in elections which are expected to continue the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) – or Party of Revolution’s – 64-year-long grip on power.

Imprisoned Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu said he’s been placed in isolation as the country prepares to hold an election from which opponents of President Samia Suluhu Hassan have been barred.

As Tanzania heads to the polls, Samia Suluhu Hassan stands on the brink of a near-certain victory; a symbol of stability and CCM's control.

The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania has advised all government personnel to shelter in place at their residences following reports of ongoing demonstrations across multiple locations in the country.