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Tanzania's Internet Shutdown Sparks Panic Amid Election Controversy

11/4/2025

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The Tanzanian government warned citizens against sharing panic-inducing photos or videos after a six-day internet shutdown tied to the October 29 election.
Mobile users received messages threatening treason charges for sharing unverified images, while Human Rights Watch demanded full internet restoration.
Human Rights Watch reported over 1,000 deaths and the Catholic Church noted hundreds.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan (President of Tanzania) declared victory with over 97% and urged normalcy.

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The Tanzanian government warned citizens against sharing panic-inducing photos or videos after a six-day internet shutdown tied to the October 29 election.
Mobile users received messages threatening treason charges for sharing unverified images, while Human Rights Watch demanded full internet restoration.
Human Rights Watch reported over 1,000 deaths and the Catholic Church noted hundreds.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan (President of Tanzania) declared victory with over 97% and urged normalcy.