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Chadema Claims 1,000 Killed Amid Tanzania Election Protests

11/4/2025

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Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) claims more than 1,000 people were killed during and after Tanzania's recent election.
Protests followed President Samia Suluhu Hassan's controversial victory, with security forces reportedly using live ammunition against demonstrators.
The government warned against sharing images of the violence and threatened treason charges.
Human Rights Watch condemned the crackdown and called for accountability as life gradually returns to normal in major cities.

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Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) claims more than 1,000 people were killed during and after Tanzania's recent election.
Protests followed President Samia Suluhu Hassan's controversial victory, with security forces reportedly using live ammunition against demonstrators.
The government warned against sharing images of the violence and threatened treason charges.
Human Rights Watch condemned the crackdown and called for accountability as life gradually returns to normal in major cities.