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Tanzania's Crisis Deepens: Protests, Imprisonments, and Violence

11/12/2025

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Tundu Lissu remains imprisoned, deepening Tanzania's political crisis.
Hundreds face treason charges after protests against President Samia Suluhu Hassan's disputed victory, with irregularities noted.
Chadema reports the release of several senior officials arrested during the unrest.
Human rights activists say more than 1,000 died during the protests.
The Catholic Church condemns the violence as a "disgrace before God."

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Story summary

Tundu Lissu remains imprisoned, deepening Tanzania's political crisis.
Hundreds face treason charges after protests against President Samia Suluhu Hassan's disputed victory, with irregularities noted.
Chadema reports the release of several senior officials arrested during the unrest.
Human rights activists say more than 1,000 died during the protests.
The Catholic Church condemns the violence as a "disgrace before God."