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UN Condemns Tanzania for Deadly Crackdown on Protesters

11/1/2025

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Security forces killed at least 10 demonstrators in Tanzania.
Opposition leaders claim hundreds have died amid the unrest.
The United Nations condemned the government's actions, citing excessive force against protesters.
The electoral commission barred key opposition figures, including Tundu Lissu, from running.
Observers criticized President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania for continuing her predecessor's oppressive tactics despite initial promises of reform.

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Security forces killed at least 10 demonstrators in Tanzania.
Opposition leaders claim hundreds have died amid the unrest.
The United Nations condemned the government's actions, citing excessive force against protesters.
The electoral commission barred key opposition figures, including Tundu Lissu, from running.
Observers criticized President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania for continuing her predecessor's oppressive tactics despite initial promises of reform.