CLEAN : Tanzanian opposition tallying centre raided after vote

The transcript discusses the results coming from across the country, highlighting the success of volunteers. However, police officers intervened, confiscating gadgets used by the volunteers, which is deemed illegal. The actions are described as a civic exercise, not military, and the interference is seen as an unfair practice by the state to undermine the volunteers' efforts.

What does the speaker mean by 'unfair practice' in the context of the police's actions?

How do the actions of the police reflect on the concept of civic exercises?