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Tanzania Erupts in Unrest Following Controversial Elections

11/13/2025

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Tanzania faces severe unrest after October 29 elections, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with nearly 98%.
Reports indicate security forces killed hundreds of protesters, with estimates from 1,000 to 10,000.
The United Nations has called for an investigation into the killings and alleged concealment of bodies.
Chadema demands accountability and has planned protests for December 9.
The government has dismissed claims of excessive violence, saying security forces acted against protesters.

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Tanzania faces severe unrest after October 29 elections, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with nearly 98%.
Reports indicate security forces killed hundreds of protesters, with estimates from 1,000 to 10,000.
The United Nations has called for an investigation into the killings and alleged concealment of bodies.
Chadema demands accountability and has planned protests for December 9.
The government has dismissed claims of excessive violence, saying security forces acted against protesters.